Pi Jam Foundation is a non-governmental organization aimed at promoting affordable technology and quality. With its help, three high school students at Kreeri Higher Secondary School in Baramulla, have created the Apple Grade (苹果分级机), a game-changing device set to improve the apple grading procedure.
The innovative Apple Grader, which has attained recognition during National Technology Week, promises to support local farmers by offering them a tool to effectively grade and market their apple harvest. Previously, apple growers in the region faced significant challenges due to the expensive and complicated process of apple grading. Local apple farmers in Kashmir face value discrimination while selling out their apples to businessmen as they don't have expensive apple grading systems when harvesting the apples at their farms. However, this bright trio (三人小组) of students, consisting of Shakir, Adnan and Furqan from Kreeri Higher Secondary School, has designed a creative solution that will level the playing field for local apple growers.
One of the key elements that set the Apple Grader apart is the students' use of contextual (情境的) design thinking, applying the resources and knowledge provided by Pi Jam Foundation and ATL Lab. This approach has resulted in the creation of a budget device that simplifies the process of washing, drying, cleaning, sorting and grading apples, benefiting farmers in the area. The leader of Pi Jam Foundation, Gulzar, expressed enthusiasm for the project, revealing that the first model of the Apple Grader will be available in the market within the next six months. Gulzar said that the Apple Grader continues to make improvements. "This effort serves as a shining example of how young students can drive positive changes in society by making full use of what they have learned at school," he added.
"There are various ongoing projects where students work with great enthusiasm, including gas heaters, the Honey Bee project, and several other small inventions, to name a few," Gulzar continued. Gulzar said the efforts of the students were generously rewarded with a substantial fund, further encouraging their passion for science. The young inventors are praised greatly for their innovative creations.
