August 7, 2026 12:42 PM
Raipur schoolgirls represent Chhattisgarh at BRICS 2026 with rainwater harvesting project
Two schoolgirls from Raipur represented Chhattisgarh at the BRICS 2026 competition with an innovative rainwater harvesting project, showcasing the role of young innovators in promoting sustainable water conservation. Vartika Patil, a Class 7 student, and Umeshwari Sahu, a Class 8 student of P.G. Umathe Vidyalaya, presented their project, Building Sponge City Together, based on the concept of rainwater harvesting and sustainable urban water management. The competition featured students from six...