principal

"At that time, the hostel fee was only Rs 10 for a month—this included everything from stay, food to toothpaste, soap and hair oil! But even that meagre amount proved to be too expensive for us, and I almost came close to quitting my studies."

The torture began right from the day she filed the FIR. The principal had filed a police complaint under the POCSO Act. Little did she know that the repercussions of it would be her sacking.

“It was also one way by which my students could connect with the world outside the school boundaries. Sensitising them to the plight of the kids outside was also something that I wanted to do.”

“We designed the prototype using the rocker-bogie mechanism. It also helps on uneven terrains. It’s the same principle used in the Mars Rover Sojourner by NASA.”

While different students took up projects of their choice, Tushar was struck with the idea of doing something for children who come from underprivileged backgrounds.