Kangra: Turning what many would discard as junk into a symbol of innovation, a Class 12 student of Government Model Senior Secondary School Kangra has built a petrol-powered tractor using old scrap materials.
Lakshman, a science student of the school, developed the functional tractor model by assembling discarded vehicle engines, unused metal parts and old automobile components. His innovation is being seen as a practical and low-cost solution that could benefit small farmers.
Innovation Against All Odds
The project was not developed in a sophisticated laboratory but crafted from limited resources and heaps of scrap. Lakshman’s technical skills and determination enabled him to convert waste materials into a working agricultural machine.
The tractor model demonstrates that effective and affordable farming equipment can be developed through creative reuse of materials. The student has shown that waste management, when combined with innovation, can produce useful and sustainable machinery.
The project also highlights how vocational education in schools is moving beyond textbooks and taking real-world shape.
“If students are given the right platform and encouragement, they can create revolutionary tools for the modern world even from discarded materials,” Lakshman said.
Teachers Applaud Effort
Automobile instructor Ravinder Singh and teacher Pramod Singh described Lakshman’s work as a milestone for other students. They said such hands-on projects help develop practical thinking and technical skills among learners.
Members of the school community expressed happiness over the achievement. Local residents believe that Lakshman’s dedication and innovative mindset could help him emerge as a successful engineer or inventor in the future, bringing pride to the region.
