She studied by kerosene lamp; at 17, her Rs 3,000 idea won a national award
Emerging from a rural challenge, Pooja Pal invented a revolutionary dust-free thresher and garnered significant national attention. This achievement opened doors for her to participate in a science exchange program in Japan, while her journey was prominently showcased in a documentary about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Pooja is steadfast in her educational pursuits while nurturing her…
Pooja Pal’s journey from a small village in Uttar Pradesh to national recognition began with a simple observation - children coughing due to dust released by a nearby wheat-threshing machine. Growing up in a financially modest family, Pooja studied under a kerosene lamp before her family could afford a battery-powered bulb. With limited resources and support from her science teacher, Pooja developed a low-cost dust-free thresher model, using basic materials like tin and a fan to collect the dust.
Despite facing mockery from her village, she persevered and submitted her project to the INSPIRE-MANAK programme, winning national recognition and showcasing her invention at a science exhibition. Pooja’s story gained further prominence when she traveled to Japan as part of a science exchange program. Later, her journey was featured in a documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where she was named a Mission Shakti role model in Uttar Pradesh.
With her sights set on starting a small business after completing her education, Pooja aims to inspire her community and prove that potential lies within everyone, regardless of their circumstances.
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