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Helps deliver papers and small parcels within Mum­bai in a day. Has roped in dabbawalas

Harshwardhan Zala, 15. CEO, Aerobotics7, Ahmedabad
Designed a drone system that can detect and defuse landmines in war fields. Partners with the army

Advait Thakur, 15, CEO, Apex Infosys India, Mumbai Provides digital solutions. Also

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