INNOVATION STAR: TANISH PATHANIA HEADS TO IIT BOMBAY FOR LQ-IDEATHON 2025 GRAND FINALE

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Delhi Public School Jammu proudly celebrates the exceptional achievement of Tanish Pathania (Class VII-C), who has been selected among the Top 45 finalists out of over 1.2 million participants nationwide in the LogIQids Ideathon 2025. She will now represent DPS Jammu at the Grand Finale to be held at IIT Bombay later this year.
Tanish impressed the judges with her visionary idea — “Respect is Wealth, Dignity is Currency”, a Respect Currency Plan that enables seniors to earn and redeem “Respect Coins” for their contributions, thereby fostering dignity, independence, and social inclusion. Her innovative thinking reflects remarkable empathy and analytical skill.
During the finale, she will present her concept before a panel of eminent judges comprising industry leaders, venture capitalists, and academicians. The event will also provide her a platform to engage with young innovators from across India.
Principal Ms. Ruchi Chabra lauded Tanish’s achievement, stating, “Her success mirrors the spirit of innovation nurtured at DPS Jammu.”
The Hon’ble President-RCT Sh. M.K. Ajatshatru Singh Ji, Distinguished PVC Kunwrani Dr. Ritu Singh Ji, and Hon’ble Director Sh. S.S. Sodhi Ji, along with the Principal, congratulated Tanish, her proud parents, and mentors Ms. Navneet Kaur and Dr. Paramjeet Singh, extending best wishes for her continued success.