- The third Rohini Nayyar Award was given to Anil Pradhan, a 28-year-old engineer from Odisha.
- He has been honoured for his outstanding contribution in promoting STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education among students in rural India.
- Pradhan, co-founder of the Young Tinkers Foundation, introduced the concept of a mobile learning laboratory called "Tinker-on-Wheels".
- It provides hands-on experience in areas such as robotics and 3D printing to school students from rural areas of Odisha, Telangana and Tamil Nadu.
- His work in STEM education and innovation has impacted over 2.5 lakh students so far.
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