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	He represented India at TechFest Vietnam 2025 as part of an official Indian startup delegation, presenting their rural innovation work at the Ministry of Science and Technology, Hanoi .</ref>https://thesocialsight.com/%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%96%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%8a-%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%a1%e0%a4%bc%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%b5%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%af%e0%a4%a4%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%ae-%e0%a4%ae/~~<ref>~~		He represented India at TechFest Vietnam 2025 as part of an official Indian startup delegation, presenting their rural innovation work at the Ministry of Science and Technology, Hanoi .<ref>https://thesocialsight.com/%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%96%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%8a-%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%a1%e0%a4%bc%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%b5%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%af%e0%a4%a4%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%ae-%e0%a4%ae/</ref>

	~~==Impact==~~
	Misra's work in education impacted over 7000 kids from marginalised communities, including children from Kondha and Saura tribal groups in Odisha. His activities engaged more than 200 teachers and benefited students from over 20 schools in nearby regions through science and innovation fairs.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" />

	Apart from these, Misra also guided and mentored students academically, including girls from families of fishermen and truck drivers, some of these girls secured full scholarships to merchant navy training. Some girls who had previously been married at an early age were learning and trained in technologies such as 3D printing and prototyping.<ref name=":1" /> Students who had dropped out to work in factories and labor jobs were brought back with these innovation labs and later pursued higher technical education and teaching roles. One student received the <nowiki>'''</nowiki>INSPIRE Award–MANAK<nowiki>'''</nowiki> from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, for his project of a bamboo stretcher to transport patients in remote areas during the COVID-19 lockdown.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The 2021 INSPIRE Awards - MANAK goes to children from Gram Vikas Residential Schools \|url=https://orissadiary.com/four-students-of-gram-vikas-school-odisha-bag-inspire-award/ \|access-date=2026-01-15 \|website=Orissa Diary}}</ref>

	==Awards and recognition==		==Awards and recognition==

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			He represented India at TechFest Vietnam 2025 as part of an official Indian startup delegation, presenting their rural innovation work at the Ministry of Science and Technology, Hanoi .</ref>https://thesocialsight.com/%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%96%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%8a-%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%b2%e0%a4%a1%e0%a4%bc%e0%a4%95%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%a8%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%b5%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%af%e0%a4%a4%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%ae-%e0%a4%ae/<ref>

	==Impact==		==Impact==

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	==Impact==		==Impact==
	Misra's work in education impacted over ~~5000~~ kids from marginalised communities, including children from Kondha and Saura tribal groups in Odisha. His activities engaged more than 200 teachers and benefited students from over 20 schools in nearby regions through science and innovation fairs.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" />		Misra's work in education impacted over 7000 kids from marginalised communities, including children from Kondha and Saura tribal groups in Odisha. His activities engaged more than 200 teachers and benefited students from over 20 schools in nearby regions through science and innovation fairs.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" />

	Apart from these, Misra also guided and mentored students academically, including girls from families of fishermen and truck drivers, some of these girls secured full scholarships to merchant navy training. Some girls who had previously been married at an early age were learning and trained in technologies such as 3D printing and prototyping.<ref name=":1" /> Students who had dropped out to work in factories and labor jobs were brought back with these innovation labs and later pursued higher technical education and teaching roles. One student received the <nowiki>'''</nowiki>INSPIRE Award–MANAK<nowiki>'''</nowiki> from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, for his project of a bamboo stretcher to transport patients in remote areas during the COVID-19 lockdown.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The 2021 INSPIRE Awards - MANAK goes to children from Gram Vikas Residential Schools \|url=https://orissadiary.com/four-students-of-gram-vikas-school-odisha-bag-inspire-award/ \|access-date=2026-01-15 \|website=Orissa Diary}}</ref>		Apart from these, Misra also guided and mentored students academically, including girls from families of fishermen and truck drivers, some of these girls secured full scholarships to merchant navy training. Some girls who had previously been married at an early age were learning and trained in technologies such as 3D printing and prototyping.<ref name=":1" /> Students who had dropped out to work in factories and labor jobs were brought back with these innovation labs and later pursued higher technical education and teaching roles. One student received the <nowiki>'''</nowiki>INSPIRE Award–MANAK<nowiki>'''</nowiki> from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, for his project of a bamboo stretcher to transport patients in remote areas during the COVID-19 lockdown.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The 2021 INSPIRE Awards - MANAK goes to children from Gram Vikas Residential Schools \|url=https://orissadiary.com/four-students-of-gram-vikas-school-odisha-bag-inspire-award/ \|access-date=2026-01-15 \|website=Orissa Diary}}</ref>

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{{Infobox person
| name = Sameer Kumar Misra
| image = Sameer.jpg
| caption = Sameer at IIT Bombay Convocation
| birth_place = [[Lucknow]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India
| alma_mater = [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay]], [[Manipal University Jaipur]]
| occupation = [[Social entrepreneurship|Social entrepreneur]], Innovator, Educator
| years_active = Since 2012
| known_for = [[SBI Youth for India]], NavKaushal
| awards = SME 30 Under 30 (2023), SBI Fellowship, Recognized by NASA,DLR,USRA
| website = {{URL|https://navkaushal.org}}
}}

'''Sameer Kumar Misra''' is an Indian innovator, educator & [[Social entrepreneurship|social entrepreneur]], known for his work in grassroots science and innovation in rural Odisha and Maharashtra, India. He is the founder of NavKaushal, an organisation focused on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in underserved schools. In 2023, he was featured by the [[Society of Manufacturing Engineers|Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)]] “30 Under 30” list.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2023-11-01 |title=Sameer Kumar Misra |url=https://www.advancedmanufacturing.org/30-under-30/sameer-kumar-misra/article_ae2db15c-0ba6-11ef-a8a1-43a44fd4b97c.html |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=Advanced Manufacturing |language=en}}</ref>

== Early life and education ==

Sameer Kumar Misra was born in [[Lucknow]], Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering at [[Manipal University Jaipur]]. During his internship at the [[IIT Ropar|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar]], he developed an improved a surgical cutter for plastic surgery in collaboration with [[Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research|PGIMER, Chandigarh]]. Sameer later pursued a Master of Technology degree (M.Tech) from the [[IIT Bombay|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay]] from the Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (CTARA).<ref>https://www.ctara.iitb.ac.in/en/students/sameer-kumar-misra</ref>

== Career ==
===SBI Youth for India Fellowship and rural education work===

After completing his engineering studies, Sameer worked at a metal recycling industry through a pre-placement offer. But left the job midway after getting selected for the [[SBI Youth for India |SBI Youth for India Fellowship]], a 13-month rural development programme.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Sameer Misra – SBI {{!}} YOUTH FOR INDIA |url=https://youthforindia.org/fellow-profile/sameer-misra/ |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=youthforindia.org}}</ref> As a fellow he worked with [[Gram Vikas Residential School|Gram Vikas Vidya Vihar school]] in Odisha, where he was instrumental in developing several initiatives, including sports leagues and film clubs. He also introduced low-cost and hands-on science activities using locally available materials.

During this period, Sameer worked mostly in forested areas, including areas near elephant reserves with irregular electricity, limited network, and poor road connectivity. He established '''Navonmesh Prayogshala''', an innovation lab where students built working scientific models like windmills and water rockets.<ref name=":1" />

===Innovation labs and NavKaushal===

Misra founded NavKaushal to scale experiential science education in rural and marginalised communities.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |date=2021-11-15 |title=Pune: 9th National Conference on Social Innovation to Begin on Nov 17th |url=https://www.punekarnews.in/pune-9th-national-conference-on-social-innovation-to-begin-on-nov-17th/ |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=Punekar News |language=en-US}}</ref> Through the initiative, innovation labs were established in multiple schools, including Atal Tinkering Labs supported by Government of India’s [[Atal Innovation Mission]] for which he secured a funding of 2 million rupees from [[NITI Aayog]]. <ref>{{cite web
| title = Gram Vikas High School selected as ATL School of the Month for May–June
| url = https://indiaeducationdiary.in/gram-vikas-high-school-selected-as-atl-school-of-the-month-for-may-june/
| website = India Education Diary
| access-date = 12 January 2026
}}</ref> An Atal Tinkering Lab established at [[Gram Vikas Residential School]] in Odisha under his coordination was inaugurated by Speaker of Odisha Legislative Assembly, and he received a formal appreciation letter from [[NITI Aayog]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Niti Aayog Sends Appreciation Letter to STEM Coordinator of Gram Vikas High School, Odisha – India Education |url=https://indiaeducationdiary.in/niti-aayog-sends-appreciation-letter-to-stem-coordinator-of-gram-vikas-high-school-odisha/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20240909155229/https://indiaeducationdiary.in/niti-aayog-sends-appreciation-letter-to-stem-coordinator-of-gram-vikas-high-school-odisha/ |archive-date=2024-09-09 |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=indiaeducationdiary.in |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{cite web
| title = Odisha's Speaker inaugurates Atal Tinkering Lab in Gram Vikas High School, Kankia
| url = https://orissadiary.com/odishas-speaker-inaugurates-atal-tinkering-lab-in-gram-vikas-high-school-kankia/
| website = Orissa Diary
| access-date = 12 January 2026
}}</ref>

His work in rural education has been featured in media coverage associated with [[UNESCO]]’s ''#KindnessMatters campaign''. Sameer contributes as a Commonwealth Correspondent at the YourCommonwealth platform, where he brings out the story of underprivileged rural Indian youth.<ref>{{cite web
| title = Commonwealth correspondent lands coveted spot in Society of Manufacturing Engineers 30 Under 30
| url = https://yourcommonwealth.org/technology-innovation/commonwealth-correspondent-lands-coveted-spot-in-society-of-manufacturing-engineers-30-under-30/
| website = YourCommonwealth
| publisher = Commonwealth Youth Programme
| access-date = 15 January 2026
}}</ref>

==Impact==
Misra's work in education impacted over 5000 kids from marginalised communities, including children from Kondha and Saura tribal groups in Odisha. His activities engaged more than 200 teachers and benefited students from over 20 schools in nearby regions through science and innovation fairs.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_wRAyCHGBs |title=Science Laboratory में ये आदिवासी बच्चे कमाल कर रहे हैं । Jagriti Yatra 2019 |date=2020-01-08 |last=The Lallantop |access-date=2026-01-15 |via=YouTube}}</ref>

Apart from these, Misra also guided and mentored students academically, including girls from families of fishermen and truck drivers, some of these girls secured full scholarships to merchant navy training. Some girls who had previously been married at an early age were learning and trained in technologies such as 3D printing and prototyping.<ref name=":1" /> Students who had dropped out to work in factories and labor jobs were brought back with these innovation labs and later pursued higher technical education and teaching roles. One student received the <nowiki>'''</nowiki>INSPIRE Award–MANAK<nowiki>'''</nowiki> from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, for his project of a bamboo stretcher to transport patients in remote areas during the COVID-19 lockdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The 2021 INSPIRE Awards - MANAK goes to children from Gram Vikas Residential Schools |url=https://www.gramvikas.org/blg/the-2021-inspire-manak-award-goes-to-children-from-gram-vikas-residential-schools/ |access-date=2026-01-15 |website=Gram Vikas}}</ref>

==Awards and recognition==
* Sameer was featured in the '''SME “30 Under 30”''' list in 2023 by the [[Society of Manufacturing Engineers]] (USA).<ref>{{Cite web |title=SME Announces 2023 '30 Under 30' Honorees |url=https://preproduction.sme.org/aboutsme/newsroom/press-releases/2023/sme-announces-2023-30-under-30-honorees/ |access-date=2026-01-12 |website=SME |language=en}}</ref>
* Received international recognition at the ''Humans in Space Youth Art Symposium'' organised by NASA, the Universities Space Research Association, and the German Aerospace Center.<ref name=":1" />
* Won the Social Impact Award at the [[TiE|TIE]] Global Pitch Competition.
* ''Received the Aryabhatta Award at the Bihar Awards ceremony by the former chief minister.''<ref name=":1" />
* Fellow at the [[SBI Youth for India]] (Batch 2016-17).<ref name=":0" />
* Awarded the Shri Ram Murti Pratibha Alankaran 2023.<ref>{{cite web
| title = Shri Ram Murti Smarak Trust honors nation builders with Pratibha Alankaran
| url = https://www.srms.ac.in/shri-ram-murti-smarak-trust-honors-nation-builders-with-pratibha-alankaran/
| website = SRMS Smarak Trust
| publisher = Shri Ram Murti Smarak Trust
| access-date = 15 January 2026
}}</ref>

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	'''Sameer Kumar Misra''' is an Indian innovator, educator & [[Social entrepreneurship\|social entrepreneur]], known for his work in grassroots science and innovation in rural Odisha and Maharashtra, India. He is the founder of NavKaushal, an organisation focused on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in underserved schools. In 2023, he was featured by the [[Society of Manufacturing Engineers\|Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)]] “30 Under 30” list.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=2023-11-01 \|title=Sameer Kumar Misra \|url=https://www.advancedmanufacturing.org/30-under-30/sameer-kumar-misra/article_ae2db15c-0ba6-11ef-a8a1-43a44fd4b97c.html \|access-date=2026-01-12 \|website=Advanced Manufacturing \|language=en}}</ref>		'''Sameer Kumar Misra''' is an Indian innovator, educator & [[Social entrepreneurship\|social entrepreneur]], known for his work in grassroots science and innovation in rural Odisha and Maharashtra, India. He is the founder of NavKaushal, an organisation focused on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in underserved schools. In 2023, he was featured by the [[Society of Manufacturing Engineers\|Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME)]] “30 Under 30” list.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|date=2023-11-01 \|title=Sameer Kumar Misra \|url=https://www.advancedmanufacturing.org/30-under-30/sameer-kumar-misra/article_ae2db15c-0ba6-11ef-a8a1-43a44fd4b97c.html \|access-date=2026-01-12 \|website=Advanced Manufacturing \|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{cite web \|url=https://www.mcciapunesampada.com/2023/09/the-silent-revolution-navkaushal-and.html \|title=The Silent Revolution: NavKaushal and the Future of Rural Innovation \|publisher=Sampada Magazine, MCCIA Pune \|date=September 2023 \|access-date=2026-01-12}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{cite web \|url=https://www.manufacturing.net/operations/news/22882328/sme-announces-2023-30-under-30-honorees \|title=SME Announces 2023 '30 Under 30' Honorees \|publisher=Manufacturing.net \|date=2023 \|access-date=2026-01-12}}</ref>


	== Early life and education ==		== Early life and education ==

	Sameer Kumar Misra was born in [[Lucknow]], Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering at [[Manipal University Jaipur]]. During his internship at the [[IIT Ropar\|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar]], he developed an improved a surgical cutter for plastic surgery in collaboration with [[Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research\|PGIMER, Chandigarh]]. Sameer later pursued a Master of Technology degree (M.Tech) from the [[IIT Bombay\|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay]] from the Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (CTARA).<ref>https://www.ctara.iitb.ac.in/en/students/sameer-kumar-misra</ref>		Sameer Kumar Misra was born in [[Lucknow]], Uttar Pradesh, India. He completed his undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering at [[Manipal University Jaipur]]. During his internship at the [[IIT Ropar\|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Ropar]], he developed an improved a surgical cutter for plastic surgery in collaboration with [[Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research\|PGIMER, Chandigarh]]. Sameer later pursued a Master of Technology degree (M.Tech) from the [[IIT Bombay\|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay]] from the Centre for Technology Alternatives for Rural Areas (CTARA).<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.ctara.iitb.ac.in/en/students/sameer-kumar-misra \|title=Sameer Kumar Misra \|publisher=CTARA, IIT Bombay \|access-date=2026-01-12}}</ref>

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	===SBI Youth for India Fellowship and rural education work===		===SBI Youth for India Fellowship and rural education work===

	After completing his engineering studies, Sameer worked at a metal recycling industry through a pre-placement offer. But left the job midway after getting selected for the [[SBI Youth for India \|SBI Youth for India Fellowship]], a 13-month rural development programme.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=Sameer Misra – SBI {{!}} YOUTH FOR INDIA \|url=https://youthforindia.org/fellow-profile/sameer-misra/ \|access-date=2026-01-12 \|website=youthforindia.org}}</ref> As a fellow he worked with [[Gram Vikas Residential School\|Gram Vikas Vidya Vihar school]] in Odisha, where he was instrumental in developing several initiatives, including sports leagues and film clubs. He also introduced low-cost and hands-on science activities using locally available materials.		After completing his engineering studies, Sameer worked at a metal recycling industry through a pre-placement offer. But left the job midway after getting selected for the [[SBI Youth for India \|SBI Youth for India Fellowship]], a 13-month rural development programme.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|title=Sameer Misra – SBI {{!}} YOUTH FOR INDIA \|url=https://youthforindia.org/fellow-profile/sameer-misra/ \|access-date=2026-01-12 \|website=youthforindia.org}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{cite web \|url=https://yourstory.com/2018/08/innovation-lab-rural-odisha/ \|title=How a 24-year-old engineer quit his job to set up innovation labs in schools of rural Odisha \|publisher=YourStory \|date=2018-08-01 \|access-date=2026-01-12}}</ref> As a fellow he worked with [[Gram Vikas Residential School\|Gram Vikas Vidya Vihar school]] in Odisha, where he was instrumental in developing several initiatives, including sports leagues and film clubs. He also introduced low-cost and hands-on science activities using locally available materials.<ref name=":3" />

	During this period, Sameer worked mostly in forested areas, including areas near elephant reserves with irregular electricity, limited network, and poor road connectivity. He established '''Navonmesh Prayogshala''', an innovation lab where students built working scientific models like windmills and water rockets.<ref name=":1" />		During this period, Sameer worked mostly in forested areas, including areas near elephant reserves with irregular electricity, limited network, and poor road connectivity. He established '''Navonmesh Prayogshala''', an innovation lab where students built working scientific models like windmills and water rockets.<ref name=":1" />
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	Misra founded NavKaushal to scale experiential science education in rural and marginalised communities.<ref~~>{{Cite web \|last~~=~~Reporter \|date=2021-11-15 \|title=Pune: 9th National Conference on Social Innovation to Begin on Nov 17th \|url=https~~:/~~/www.punekarnews.in/pune-9th-national-conference-on-social-innovation-to-begin-on-nov-17th/ \|access-date=2026-01-12 \|website=Punekar News \|language=en-US}}</ref~~> Through the initiative, innovation labs were established in multiple schools, including Atal Tinkering Labs supported by Government of India’s [[Atal Innovation Mission]] for which he secured a funding of 2 million rupees from [[NITI Aayog]]. <ref>{{cite web		Misra founded NavKaushal to scale experiential science education in rural and marginalised communities.<ref name=":2" /> Through the initiative, innovation labs were established in multiple schools, including Atal Tinkering Labs supported by Government of India’s [[Atal Innovation Mission]] for which he secured a funding of 2 million rupees from [[NITI Aayog]]. <ref>{{cite web
	\| title = Gram Vikas High School selected as ATL School of the Month for May–June		\| title = Gram Vikas High School selected as ATL School of the Month for May–June
	\| url = https://indiaeducationdiary.in/gram-vikas-high-school-selected-as-atl-school-of-the-month-for-may-june/		\| url = https://indiaeducationdiary.in/gram-vikas-high-school-selected-as-atl-school-of-the-month-for-may-june/
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	==Impact==		==Impact==
	Misra's work in education impacted over 5000 kids from marginalised communities, including children from Kondha and Saura tribal groups in Odisha. His activities engaged more than 200 teachers and benefited students from over 20 schools in nearby regions through science and innovation fairs.<ref~~>{{Cite AV media \|url~~=~~https~~:/~~/www.youtube.com/watch?v~~=T_wRAyCHGBs \|title=Science Laboratory में ये आदिवासी बच्चे कमाल कर रहे हैं । Jagriti Yatra 2019 \|date=2020-01-08 \|last=The Lallantop \|access-date=2026-01-15 \|via=YouTube}}</~~ref~~>		Misra's work in education impacted over 5000 kids from marginalised communities, including children from Kondha and Saura tribal groups in Odisha. His activities engaged more than 200 teachers and benefited students from over 20 schools in nearby regions through science and innovation fairs.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" />

	Apart from these, Misra also guided and mentored students academically, including girls from families of fishermen and truck drivers, some of these girls secured full scholarships to merchant navy training. Some girls who had previously been married at an early age were learning and trained in technologies such as 3D printing and prototyping.<ref name=":1" /> Students who had dropped out to work in factories and labor jobs were brought back with these innovation labs and later pursued higher technical education and teaching roles. One student received the <nowiki>'''</nowiki>INSPIRE Award–MANAK<nowiki>'''</nowiki> from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, for his project of a bamboo stretcher to transport patients in remote areas during the COVID-19 lockdown.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The 2021 INSPIRE Awards - MANAK goes to children from Gram Vikas Residential Schools \|url=https://~~www~~.~~gramvikas.org/blg~~/~~the~~-~~2021~~-~~inspire~~-~~manak~~-~~award~~-~~goes~~-to-~~children~~-~~from~~-~~gram-vikas-residential-schools~~/ \|access-date=2026-01-15 \|website=~~Gram Vikas~~}}</ref>		Apart from these, Misra also guided and mentored students academically, including girls from families of fishermen and truck drivers, some of these girls secured full scholarships to merchant navy training. Some girls who had previously been married at an early age were learning and trained in technologies such as 3D printing and prototyping.<ref name=":1" /> Students who had dropped out to work in factories and labor jobs were brought back with these innovation labs and later pursued higher technical education and teaching roles. One student received the <nowiki>'''</nowiki>INSPIRE Award–MANAK<nowiki>'''</nowiki> from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, for his project of a bamboo stretcher to transport patients in remote areas during the COVID-19 lockdown.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The 2021 INSPIRE Awards - MANAK goes to children from Gram Vikas Residential Schools \|url=https://orissadiary.com/four-students-of-gram-vikas-school-odisha-bag-inspire-award/ \|access-date=2026-01-15 \|website=Orissa Diary}}</ref>

	==Awards and recognition==		==Awards and recognition==
	* Sameer was featured in the '''SME “30 Under 30”''' list in 2023 by the [[Society of Manufacturing Engineers]] (USA).<ref>{{~~Cite~~ web \|title=SME Announces 2023 '30 Under 30' Honorees \|url=https://~~preproduction~~.sme.org/aboutsme/newsroom/press-releases/2023/sme-announces-2023-30-under-30-honorees/ \|access-date=2026-01-12 \|~~website~~=~~SME \|language=en~~}}</ref>		* Sameer was featured in the '''SME “30 Under 30”''' list in 2023 by the [[Society of Manufacturing Engineers]] (USA).<ref>{{cite web \|date=2023 \|title=SME Announces 2023 '30 Under 30' Honorees \|url=https://www.sme.org/aboutsme/newsroom/press-releases/2023/sme-announces-2023-30-under-30-honorees/ \|access-date=2026-01-12 \|publisher=Society of Manufacturing Engineers}}</ref><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":1" />
	* Received international recognition at the ''Humans in Space Youth Art Symposium'' organised by NASA, the Universities Space Research Association, and the German Aerospace Center.<ref name=":1" />		* Received international recognition at the ''Humans in Space Youth Art Symposium'' organised by NASA, the Universities Space Research Association, and the German Aerospace Center.<ref name=":1" />
	* Won the Social Impact Award at the [[TiE\|TIE]] Global Pitch Competition.		* Won the Social Impact Award at the [[TiE\|TIE]] Global Pitch Competition.<ref name=":1" />
	* ''Received the Aryabhatta Award at the Bihar Awards ceremony by the former chief minister.''<ref name=":1" />		* ''Received the Aryabhatta Award at the Bihar Awards ceremony by the former chief minister.''<ref name=":1" />
	* Fellow at the [[SBI Youth for India]] (Batch 2016-17).<ref name=":0" />		* Fellow at the [[SBI Youth for India]] (Batch 2016-17).<ref name=":0" />