We are pleased to inform you that the BCAS Foundation set up a Science Laboratory, a Modern Library and four Smart Classes at M. M. High School, Umbergaon, which is a 125-year-old School, run professionally. These projects will benefit more than 2300 students every year. These projects were inaugurated on 9thAugust 2024 at a grand function organized by the School. Interestingly, that day was an “Adivasi Divas” and also a “Book Lovers Day”. Guests present at the function also planted a tree in their mother’s name and became part of the movement called “Ek Ped MaaKeNaam”, ‘एकपेड़माँकेनाम’.
We are happy to share the impact of the Science Lab in just a few months of its inauguration in the following letter from the M. M. High School addressed to the BCAS Foundation.
TO BCAS FOUNDATION,
“DEEP GRATITUDE FOR THE SCIENCE LABORATORY! IT’S BEEN INVALUABLE TO US.”
We utilized the Science Lab to create outstanding science fair projects, resulting in unprecedented success:- 4 projects selected for district level (A first-time achievement for our school )
The hands-on experience provided by the laboratory has sparked curiosity and enthusiasm among students. Practical learning has made science more engaging and accessible.
Thank you for empowering our students with cutting-edge facilities and fostering a love for science.
OUR SELECTED PROJECTS:-
1. ELECTRICITY GENERATED BY ROTTEN VEGETABLES (INNOVATIVE ENERGY HARVESTING):
Quality food is essential for our health. When vegetables are stored for a long time, their taste changes, and their nutritional value decreases. Such vegetables can lead to stomach aches, vomiting, and other illnesses. Due to the reduction in nutrients in these vegetables, immunity also decreases. The gases emitted from rotten vegetables can cause environmental pollution, and the flies and mosquitoes that gather on them can spread diseases. Therefore, an excellent way to manage stale and rotten vegetables is to generate electricity from them and then produce fertilizer.
2. FLOAT FARMING (SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE SOLUTION ):
Because of urbanization and industrialization, agricultural land is decreasing day by day. FLOAT FARMING is one baby step to solve this problem.
This system uses floating beds, which are made from water hyacinths, aquatic algae, water-borne creepers, herbs, plant residues, coconut husk and bamboo.
The system uses a floating bed of rotting vegetation that acts as compost for crop growth. There is no need for artificial fertilizer. We can develop Fish farms in that water, too, which will benefit farmers.
Float farming creates agricultural land areas in a wet area.
3. NIGHT SOLAR CAR (RENEWABLE ENERGY APPLICATION):
Purpose of the Project:-Everyone knows that solar vehicles only run during the day, but there is no option of energy harvesting for the vehicle during the night, so this is the purpose of our project that solar vehicles will harvest solar energy during the day and use the same energy at night using Thermoelectric Principle.
How it works:- The Night Solar Vehicle utilizes a Peltier module charged by hot sand during the day, converting heat into electricity. This energy is then stored in a battery, powering the vehicle at night. Additionally, a carbon solar panel generates electricity, supplementing the Peltier module’s energy.
4. EARTH AIR TUNNEL (ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION):
The temperature below the surface of the Earth (at a depth of 6 to 8 meters) remains stable throughout the year, with a variation of around 6°C to 10°C. This project works on that principle.
One end of the pipe is placed above the ground, and then the pipe is taken underground to a depth of 6 to 8 meters and passed through the earth, with the other end entering inside the house. During summer, the hot air from outside enters the pipe, and as it passes through the tunnel, the lower temperature beneath the earth causes a heat exchange, cooling the air. This cool air then enters the house, providing natural cooling. The same system is also useful in winter.
With Deep Gratitude,
M. M. High School, Umbargaon
(Alpesh Patel – Principal) (Jesal Shah – Vice Principal)
