K M Dayashankar
SUDS works by redirecting the flow of rainwater and its collection. By developing a drainage system that can collect, transport, filter and store rainwater during heavy rainfall
HYDERABAD, AUGUST 19, 2024: Hyderabad Collector Anudeep Durishetty has appreciated Aishwarya Kirti Singh, a tenth class student from Sister Nivedita School, Ameerpet, Hyderabad, for her innovation project on Sustainable Urban Drainage System (SUDAS) and winning the ‘Intinta Innovator’ award.
During the Independence Day celebrations, the Collector along with TSIC Lead Communications Sahil Suman and District Science Officer C Dharmender Rao, District Innovation Coordinator R Vinith Siddarth and others presented the ‘Intinta Innovator’ award to the student and her guide teacher Sudha Srinivasan.
Out of 60 plus projects submitted at the Hyderabad district, 10 best projects have been selected and Aishwarya Kirti Singh project is one among them. The project SUDS designed about the sustainable drainage system to avoid water-logging in Hyderabad. With the increasing construction of roads and pavements water logging has become a common issue in urban areas . During monsoon season water accumulates on the surface of the roads and pavement.
This often leads to closure of schools and colleges, traffic jams and also increases the spread of diseases. SUDS works by redirecting the flow of rainwater and its collection. By developing a drainage system that can collect, transport, filter and store rainwater during heavy rainfall. Monitoring Variables used in the project is Rainfall data, water level sensors, quality of filtration, water quality, road condition and cost monitoring. Language used here is C++. SUDS stands as a promising solution that not only mitigates flooding but also contributes to the overall sustainability of our city Hyderabad.
District Science Officer Dharmender Rao appreciated the student for finding a solution to the real world problem. Vinith Siddarth, District Innovation Coordinator suggested a few tips to go to the next level and for the implementation of it. Sudha Srinivasan, PGT from Sister Nivedita School guided her through the project. School Chairman Dr. Sudhakar Rao Polsani, Correspondent Rtn M Harihara Prasad and Principal and Academic Director Dr. T LalithaKumari congratulated and appreciated the student and guide teacher.
