Students Performed Blindfolded, Creating History at IIT Delhi’s TRYST-2025.
In an unprecedented achievement, a team of four students from government schools in Sambhal, trained by Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation, secured 4th place at a robotics competition held at IIT Delhi. The competition, Blindbot Battle, was part of TRYST-2025, IIT Delhi’s annual tech festival, and saw participation from 35 teams of engineering students.
The participants from Sambhal — Radha, Prince Pal, Rohit and Anmol, all between Classes 5 and 7 — were the youngest competitors, performing blindfolded and demonstrating exceptional precision and intelligence.
Initially, there was skepticism about how government school students from a backward district could compete against experienced BTech students. However, these young warriors not only competed but excelled, proving that talent, when nurtured, knows no barriers.
For months, Sambhal has been in the news for violent protests, religious disputes, and communal tensions. But this achievement has rewritten the district’s narrative, proving that with the right support, even the most marginalized children can shine on India’s biggest platforms.
Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation’s Role in the Success
Their participation and rigorous training were made possible by Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation, an organization dedicated to uplifting underprivileged children through STEM education and skill development.
Sanjeev Newar, founder and an alumnus of IIT-Guwahati and IIM-Calcutta, stated:
“This is not just a competition win; it is a statement. It proves that children from even the most backward areas, when given the right guidance and resources, can compete with the best minds in the country. Our foundation is proud to be shaping the future of these brilliant young students.”
In 2024, Sewa Nyaya Utthan Foundation, run by Newar and journalist Swati Goel Sharma, had taken four Pakistani Hindu refugee girls to the same competition, where they reached the semi-finals.
The Foundation remains committed to expanding its STEM education initiatives and ensuring that many more marginalized children gain access to world-class opportunities.