{
  "id": 5321782,
  "title": "S J Poddar Academy Hosts Robotronix 2026; 170+ Students Showcase Robotics & Coding Skills",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/s-j-poddar-academy-hosts-robotronix-2026-170-students-showcase",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T12:02:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/s-j-poddar-academy-hosts-robotronix-2026-170-students-showcase-robotics-coding-skills"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seth Juggilal Poddar Academy in Malad East held Robotronix 2026, an inter-school robotics competition in association with OLL on August 31. The event welcomed over 170 students from 24 schools, providing a platform for young learners to apply their coding skills and problem-solving abilities to practical challenges. The competition centered around \"Viksit Bharat,\" emphasizing how technology and innovation can contribute to a stronger and more developed India.\n\nThe day began with enthusiastic participation from students and faculty from various participating schools. As the event progressed, the atmosphere was filled with robots, coding demonstrations, and displays of logic and teamwork, all designed to inspire students to think innovatively and solve problems collaboratively. Rekha Anand, principal of S J Poddar Academy, highlighted the importance of allowing children to experiment, ask questions, and create. She stressed that modern education should aim to prepare students not only for answering questions but also for identifying problems and finding innovative solutions.\n\nThe event aligned with the school's focus on STEM education and experiential learning. It provided students with a rare opportunity to see their ideas come to life, appreciating the power of technology in achieving the seemingly impossible. Robotronix 2026 was more than just a robotics competition; it celebrated curiosity and the ability of young minds to question and discover new possibilities.",
  "summary": "Seth Juggilal Poddar Academy (ICSE), Malad East, hosted Robotronix 2026, an inter-school robotics competition held in collaboration with OLL on August 31, bringing together students from 24 schools for a day of technology, creativity and innovation. More than 170 students participated in the competition, which gave young learners an opportunity to step beyond the classroom and apply their ideas,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}