St. Xavier’s High School, Bharni Students Shine in AI Impact Summit 2026 , New Delhi
Bharni, Chhattisgarh | 21 February 2026
St. Xavier’s High School, Bharni, proudly announces the remarkable participation of its Class XI students, Pragya Sahu and Khushboo Bhoi, in the prestigious AI Impact Summit 2026 held from 16 to 21 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Representing Chhattisgarh as the sole school from the state and being among only 10 selected schools across India, the students showcased their innovative AI-enabled hybrid healthcare project titled “AAROGYAM – Early Detection, Better Protection.” The project is thoughtfully designed to support rural empowerment by enabling early detection of electrolyte imbalance, particularly among the elderly population. Their presentation highlighted the role of Artificial Intelligence in strengthening preventive healthcare and bridging medical accessibility gaps in rural communities.
The summit witnessed the esteemed presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, along with Heads of 20 nations including India, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Croatia, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Guyana, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Mauritius, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Switzerland, Netherlands and the UAE. Delegates from 45 countries and CEOs from over 100 global organizations also graced the occasion.
Among the distinguished global leaders present were Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google; Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI; Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia; Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic; Demis Hassabis, CEO of DeepMind; Brad Smith, President of Microsoft; and Cristiano Amon, CEO of Qualcomm.
The participation of Pragya Sahu and Khushboo Bhoi on such a prestigious international platform brought immense pride to the institution and the state of Chhattisgarh. Their innovative thinking and dedication reflect the school’s commitment to nurturing future-ready leaders equipped with technological competence and social responsibility.
The students were congratulated and blessed for their bright future by the Principal, Dr. B. B. Mahata; CMD, Dr. G. S. Patnaik; Director, Ms. Lekhashree Patnaik; and Management Member, Ms. Divyashree Patnaik. The management appreciated their hard work and expressed confidence that they will continue to bring laurels to the school and the nation.