CM Yogi Adityanath congratulated Ms. Pooja, a resident of Barabanki, on being awarded the Prime Minister’s National Child Award, 2025. Pooja was honoured for her pioneering idea to cut down on agriculture-related air pollution, the Chaff Dust Separation Machine, demonstrating her artistic flair, scientific insight, and commitment to society.
A Moment of Glory for Barabanki and UP
The accomplishment of the young innovator is a source of great pride not only for her native place but also for the entire state of Uttar Pradesh. CM Yogi Adityanath appreciated her work and emphasized the need to nurture such young talents who are a boon to the nation’s progress.
Innovation for Agriculture and Environment
Ms. Pooja’s Chaff Dust Separation Machine is a device that emits less air pollution from threshers used for wheat, thus offering a solution to a serious environmental problem. Her invention is one that reflects the application of science accompanied by social responsibility, thereby making a genuine impact on the rural communities.
Honored by the President of India
Honored by the President of India The award was presented in New Delhi by Hon’ble President Smt. Draupadi Murmu Ji to Pooja, recognizing her extraordinary talent and her firm resolve to innovate to solve problems. The national-level award is a celebration of her bright idea and her steadfastness.
CM Yogi Adityanath’s Appreciation
CM Yogi Adityanath’s Appreciation CM Yogi Adityanath highlighted Pooja’s hard work and creative thinking as a source of delight and stressed that such bright young minds are the future of India. He urged the children of the entire country to take up science, creativity, and social service as their studies with zeal.
Inspiring Future Generations
The success of Ms. Pooja is an incentive to other children to come up with new ideas, to be creative, and to make a positive impact on the society. Her accomplishments can be seen as a lighthouse to the youth, leading progress, environmental awareness, and community development.

