Bareilly: The Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET) at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, successfully concluded its month-long “Science in Action Outreach Programme” and six-day Robotics Bootcamp 2026, held under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh. The initiative aimed to foster scientific temper, technological awareness, and innovation among school students while encouraging a culture of inquiry and creativity.
The final day of the bootcamp featured a series of competitive events, including a Project Innovation Competition, Presentation Contest, and Quiz Competition, showcasing the participants’ learning and technical skills acquired during the programme.
In the Presentation Competition, Ekaspreet Kaur secured first place, while the Humanoid Team emerged victorious in the Quiz Competition. The Tech Tide Team claimed the top position in the Project Innovation Competition for its innovative and technically sound project.
Throughout the bootcamp, students worked on a variety of hands-on projects using modern technologies such as rain sensors, humidity sensors, PIR sensors, LED strips, OLED displays, and servo motors. The projects reflected the participants’ growing technical competence, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
Addressing the closing ceremony, Prof. Manish Rai, Head of the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, emphasized that the true purpose of technical education extends beyond acquiring knowledge. He encouraged students to apply their learning for the betterment of society and the nation, and inspired them to pursue innovation, research, and technological excellence.
Prof. Archana Gupta, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, described the programme as a strong example of the university’s commitment to community engagement. She noted that, alongside academic responsibilities, educational institutions have an important role in contributing to society through outreach and skill-development initiatives. She also appreciated the efforts of faculty members, student mentors, and organizers who contributed to the programme’s success.
The Project Innovation Competition was evaluated by Dr. Hari Kumar Singh, who praised the participants for their originality, technical understanding, and presentation skills. He encouraged students to continue exploring advanced technologies and developing innovative solutions to real-world challenges.
A key role in organizing and conducting the bootcamp was played by second-year student mentors from the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, including Harkirat Singh, Aashmit Verma, Bilal Khan, and Nitesh Mahour. Their guidance and support were instrumental in ensuring the smooth execution of training sessions and activities.
Programme Coordinator Dr. Inderpreet Kaur expressed gratitude to the guests, participants, faculty members, student mentors, and all those involved in the initiative. She highlighted the enthusiasm, curiosity, and dedication displayed by the students as the programme’s greatest achievement.
The closing ceremony concluded with the felicitation of winners and participants, recognizing their efforts and encouraging them to continue their journey of scientific exploration and innovation.
