An ergonomic, battery-powered dual-sided rotating microfiber mop clamp with an extendable telescopic pole that simultaneously cleans both the top and bottom surfaces of ceiling fan blades safely from the ground—while converting effortlessly to clean floors, walls, and vehicles.
DAV Public School, Unit-VIII, Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Principal: Mrs. Ipsita Das
Dual-Motor Rotary Clamp & Telescopic Assembly
Ceiling fans are present in virtually every home, classroom, hospital, and office—yet cleaning them remains hazardous, incomplete, and economically inefficient.
Cleaning overhead fixtures requires climbing precarious ladders or standing on tables and chairs, resulting in preventable household and workplace falls.
Combines an extendable pole, a detachable U-clamp housing two DC gear motors, washable microfiber pads, and a rechargeable battery.
Test how the dual DC gear motors, extendable telescopic pole, cleaning modes, and upcoming dust-collector mesh operate across surfaces.
Our prototype has been built, field-tested in real environments with local households and school cleaning staff, and registered under Industrial Design Application No. 459636001.
"Creativity is thinking up new things. Innovation is doing new things."
In the prototyping stage, all mechanical and electrical items were sourced from the local market so that if any component ever gets damaged, any user can easily and affordably replace it locally.
Engineering the next iteration with lighter composite tubing and compact motor housings to reduce overhead arm fatigue for effortless operation by users aged 12 and above.
Adding a detachable transparent mesh shield directly beneath the rotating mop clamp to catch dislodged dust falling from the ceiling fan while preserving full upward visibility.
Adding modular attachments for tight corners, bends, and hidden surfaces, alongside bulk component procurement in the product development stage to bring unit cost down significantly.
From ranking in the Top 27 out of 1.4+ Lakh national entries in New Delhi to winning 1st Prize at OUAT and Top 10 at KIIT Student Innovation Fair. Click any image to inspect full screen.
In an All-India level competition organized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, Debabrata Das (Class VII, DAV Public School, Unit-VIII, Bhubaneswar) earned a prestigious spot among the top 27 selected projects for his creation titled "Multipurpose Cleaning Equipment" out of over 1.4 lakh projects submitted nationwide.
Conducted in New Delhi on the occasion of National Education Policy (NEP) Day (July 2025), the showcase was jointly organized by the Department of School Education & Literacy (MoE), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), and NITI Aayog.
🥇 1ST PRIZE WINNER
Secured 1st Position for the Multipurpose Cleaning Tool at the Innovative Science Exhibition organized by OUAT, Bhubaneswar.
🥈 2ND AMONG 104 PROJECTS
Earned 1st Runner-Up (2nd Place) competing against 104 school innovation projects across the Bhubaneswar chapter.
🏆 TOP 10 IN ODISHA
Recognized among the Top 10 Projects of Odisha at "Catch Them Young Phase-III: Student Innovation Fair" at KIIT University.
Official Certificate of Appreciation signed by Prof. T. G. Sitharam (Chairman, AICTE) and Dr. Abhay Jere (CIO, MoE).
Signed by Dr. Chintan Vaishnav (Mission Director, AIM NITI Aayog), Dr. Mrutyunjay Suar, and Dr. Namrata Misra (25 Nov 2024).
Science Exhibition (Junior) honor at the Annual Sahodaya Schools Complex Meet, Bhubaneswar.
Certified participation in the One-Day IPR Awareness Program at CSIR-IMMT, signed by Dr. T. Pavan Kumar & Director Dr. Ramanuj Narayan.
Awarded by Regional Science Centre, Bhubaneswar (A unit of National Council of Science Museums, Govt. of India).
Official Ministry of Education credentials for the 5th Anniversary of NEP 2020 at Bharat Mandapam & National Exhibition (28–31 July 2025).
Debabrata Das has demonstrated the Multipurpose Cleaning Tool to leading national directors, policymakers, and scientists across India.
Discussed student-led hardware innovation with the Chairman of the National Educational Technology Forum (NETF) in New Delhi.
Felicitated by the Director of CSIR-Institute of Minerals and Material Technology during the One-Day IPR Awareness Program.
Engaged with the Innovation Director of the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell during the National-Level Exhibition & Workshop.
Received encouragement and insights from Eminent Scientist & Director of the Institute of Life Sciences (DBT-ILS).
Conducted a live functional demonstration of the prototype's telescopic reach and rotary head for NIF evaluators.
Interaction at the National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) regarding intellectual property and technology transfer.
Consulted with the renowned scientist, technologist, columnist, and science communicator on practical grassroots innovation.
Review session with Principal Scientist Dr. T. Pavan Kumar and Principal Mrs. Ipsita Das on patenting and design validation.
Honored on stage by Principal Mrs. Ipsita Das and teachers of DAV Public School Unit-VIII, Bhubaneswar for national-level achievements.
National selection and innovation impact covered by leading English dailies and regional television networks.
"Bhubaneswar: Debabrata Das, a student of DAV Unit VIII, has earned a position for his creation - a multi-purpose cleaning tool - at a national-level competition organised by the Ministry of Education in New Delhi. Debabrata's project was among the 27 shortlisted from over 1.4 lakh projects submitted by students from across the country..."
"Bhubaneswar, August 4: In a remarkable achievement, Debabrata Das, a Class VII student of DAV Public School, Unit-VIII, Bhubaneswar, has secured a prestigious position at a national-level innovation competition organised by the Ministry of Education, Government of India..."
Featured on Kalinga TV News in a dedicated broadcast segment where Debabrata Das shared the inspiration behind the Multipurpose Cleaning Tool, its dual-motor mechanism, and his journey representing Odisha at the National Exhibition in New Delhi.