Panchkula, Nov. 11 -- With six published patents, two design patents, and two research papers to its credit, Hansraj Public School, has marked a historic milestone - securing its first-ever Patent Grant, ushering in a new era of innovation, research, and excellence in school-based learning. Under the leadership of principal Jaya Bhardwaj, the students of Hansraj Public School have accomplished a remarkable feat with the government of India granting Patent No. 571269 for their ground breaking invention titled "A System for Optimum Utilisation of Waste Solar Energy Using Swapper Device." The inventive student team - Ashwika Nag, Aadit Kush, and Vimesh Sharma - guided by Amit Gupta and Anjali Jaiswal, and mentored by principal Jaya Bhardwaj, developed SWAPPER, an intelligent and sustainable energy management system. The device optimises the use of excess solar power by directing it to run essential appliances during power outages, thereby reducing energy wastage, minimising dependency on batteries, and promoting responsible energy consumption. Filed under Application No. 202311049767 on July 24, 2023, the patent has been granted for a term of 20 years from the 24th of July 2023, in accordance with the provisions of The Patents Act, 1970. The innovation aligns with SDG 13 - Climate Action. "This patent is not just a recognition of our students' creativity but a reminder of the responsibility each one of us holds toward the environment. Through SWAPPER, our young innovators have demonstrated how technology can serve sustainability and society at large. Such achievements reaffirm our vision of education that transcends classrooms - one that builds thinkers, problem- solvers, and change-makers," said principal Jaya Bhardwaj while addressing the students....