Srinagar, Oct 20: Students of Green Valley Educational Institute (GVEI), Srinagar, have earned national recognition at the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 for developing ‘Guardian Bridge’, a technology-based prototype designed to prevent suicides at vulnerable public structures.
Developed at the school’s Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL), the prototype uses sensors, automated barriers, an Arduino-based control system and real-time alerts to help prevent suicide attempts.
The project was developed by students Arhaan Ahmed, Ahmed Ali, Mohd Muntaha and Mannat Jan under the guidance of ATL in-charge Nauf Nissa.
Following the achievement, the team received an official commendation from the Innovation Cell of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, and an invitation to participate in the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 Guinness Presentation Event.
The national event is jointly organised by the Ministry of Education, Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog, and AICTE.
The school management congratulated the students and their mentor, commending their use of technology to address a critical public safety concern and create social impact.
