Antariksha Rajesh Shinde, a student from Nagpur's Saint Xavier’s High School and Junior College in Pachgani, Dist. Satara, has earned recognition at the 10th National Level Exhibition & Project Competition, Inspire, organized by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The event took place from October 9th to 12th, 2023, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Antariksha was awarded for his project, "Innovation Hand Support Hand Gloves for Heavy Carry Bags for Longer Periods." He is currently an 11th-grade student at Saint Xavier’s High School and Junior College in Pachgani, Dist. Satara, and has consistently been dedicated to exploring innovative ideas and advancements in the field of science and technology.

The prestigious award was presented to Master Antariksha Rajesh Shinde by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Science and Technology, on October 11, 2023, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.

Master Antariksha received support from the school's Principal and the school's science teachers, Mr. Raji Nair and Mr. Visakh Murali, in his remarkable endeavours. His contributions have been acknowledged by both state and national-level institutions in the field of science and technology.