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Doble Rushikesh

oble Rushikesh, a student of
class IX ZPSS, Echoda (M),
DAdilabad District in conver-
sation with Edusure shared opin-
ions about his project “Redesign of
Rail Coach for Special Need People
and Women”.
What motivated you to make this
Project? Doble Rushikesh, a student of class VII at MPUPS Pona, Ponna Village,
At present, Indian Railway’s seat- Sirikonda Mandal, Adilabad District designed “Redesign of Rail Coach for
ing berths are not comfortable for Special Need People and Women”.
pregnant women, women travelling
with kids and the physically chal- How did your guide
lenged. They face a huge difficulty teacher help you?
in getting inside these coaches. I be-
lieved there was an urgent need to I received tremendous
modify the coaches and thus incor- support from my guide
porated it into my project. teacher Sri. K.Ramakr-
What are special features of your benefit from entrances with ramps. ishna. He assisted me in
project? It is easy for them get in and out. In completing the project on
the event of an emergency, such as time with the desired out-
People with disabilities, pregnant an accident, these coaches can put. He always encourages
women, mothers with young chil- serve as hospitals by changing the students to think critically
dren, and those in special needs berths into very comfortable beds. and pursue innovation.

Sailu Sai Shrivalli will wring the fabric. It requires
less water than the standard wash
ailu Sai Shrivalli, a student of process.
class VIII at Sri Chaithanya In what way it is different from
SHigh School, Mancherial in other Projects?
conversation with Edusure shared
her project “A simple Menstrua- It uses less water and detergent
tion Device”. than a typical wash procedure. To
reduce drying time, the spinning
How did this idea come to your
action will wring the fabric. It is
mind?
comparable to a washing machine,
I had the idea to create a washing but unlike a washing machine, my
kit after observing my sister play- device does not require electricity.
ing with a spinner. I came up with Not only it is easy to carry and dry,
an idea to make a device for women but it is also washable.
to clean their soiled sanitary nap- Who helped you in this project?
kins without feeling ashamed.
What motivated you to develop I have taken the suggestions of
this kit? experts like Prof. B.S. Murthy, Di-
rector, IIT Hyderabad, Smt. Ma-
The health issues my mother ex- matha, Swach Badi Siddipet in-
perienced throughout her period Sailu Sai Shrivalli, a student of class VIII at Sri Chaithanya High School, charge, Smt. Deepthi, Cloth Pad
and my interest in the topic moti- Mancherial designed “A Simple Menstruation Device”. Maker, Prof. Ranjith, Metallurgy
vated me. and Material Science, IIT Hyder-
How it is helpful for girls? It uses less water and detergent Can you explain its functioning? abad, Dr. Muvval Gopinath, Me-
when compared to regular washing Only two bowls, a basket, and chanical Engineering Department,
Many girls skip school during methods. Not only it is easy to carry string were utilized for the project. IIT Hyderabad and Dr. Harish,
mensuration due to unbearable and dry, but it is also washable. I Spin the apparatus gently to make Polymer Lab Expert, IIT Hyder-
pain. My Multipurpose Menstrua- can say with confidence that my it spin steadily more by applying abad.
tion Tool Kit assists every girl product aids women during their the principle. It is simple to open
throughout her period, lessens menstrual cycle. and close because we used tape to Who is your inspiration?
their discomfort, maintains their What message you want to give to join the two bowls. With this My parents are my inspiration.
safety and cleanliness, and encour- straightforward spinner which They are friendly and guided me
ages regular attendance at school. girls? works like a washing machine, we in this project and supported me
Girls, you don't have to give up can clean used pads. It's just like to interact with the women in our
In what way it is different from your dreams; you can be empow- playing a game, really. To reduce area to know the problems they
other Menstrual kits? ered and pursue your goals. drying time, the spinning action are facing.

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