In a remarkable achievement for India's public education system, eleven students from Pune's zilla parishad and municipal schools have earned the prestigious opportunity to represent the country at Robotex International 2025.
Pune's Young Innovators Secure Global Spot
The selected students will travel to Tallinn, Estonia, to participate in the global robotics and technology festival scheduled for December 5-6, 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year that students from Pune zilla parishad have demonstrated exceptional talent in robotics competitions.
Their journey to the international stage began at the Robotex India National Championship 2025, held at MIT ADT University, where they competed against over 5,000 students from across India. The competition featured advanced robotics disciplines including:
- Entrepreneurship
- Water rally
- Folk race
- Girls' fire-fighting
- Line follower events
Rising From National Competition to Global Stage
From a pool of more than 1,000 participants from government schools nationwide, these eleven students stood out for their exceptional skills in robot design, coding capabilities, strategic thinking, and teamwork. The Pune zilla parishad highlighted that their achievement demonstrates the transformative potential of inclusive STEM education.
The selected students represent diverse educational backgrounds from various schools across Pune:
- ZP Prathamik Shala Hinjewadi
- ZP Prathamik Shala Lonikand
- BT Shahani Navi Hind High School (Bhavani Peth)
- Rajaram Bhiku Pathare School (Kharadi)
- Dr Cyrus S Poonawalla English Medium High School
- Gurunanak School
Meet the Student Champions
The talented group of young innovators includes: Uday Gawai, Swara Bathewara, Arohi Ramchandra Ujgare, Sourabh Sharad Padadune, Devesh Nitesh Kadam, Sakshi Jamuna Sonar, Shahid Mohammad Ismail Khan, Aarti Chavan, Sharanama Hosakrub, Anushka Waghmare, and Rudra Garase.
According to an official press note from the Pune zilla parishad released on November 20, 2025, the students' journey embodies the powerful impact of making quality STEM education accessible to all. Their success story serves as an inspiration for government school students across India, proving that with the right opportunities and dedication, they can compete and excel on the world stage.
