World Heritage Day (April 18)- Unveiling WaPas: The Next Step in Heritage Preservation, Developed by Young Innovators

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Ahead of World Heritage Day (April 18), I would like to introduce you to an application, WaPas (Walking Past), developed a group of three students from Shiv Nadar School (Grade 12, IB Students).  WaPas (Walking Past), an all-in-one interactive and engaging mobile app, which is designed to uncover, explore, and preserve in memory – the unnoticed heritage sites in the city and their stories, along any route that travellers in the city make take. The app has been developed in collaboration with mentors who work at Adobe

This ground-breaking mobile app developed by the students combines the power of GPS technology and attractive features using Augmented reality and Geotagging, it provides convenient access to heritage information, enhances their experience, offers customization options, serves as an educational resource, fostering community engagement and contributing to the preservation of heritage.

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The students researched on over 500 monuments in Delhi-NCR. Moreover, they even discovered palaeolithic sites in the Aravalli Zone, petitioning the govt and other stakeholders for the urgent protection of these sites. 

This project has won the YOUTH LEADER OF THE YEAR award in INDIA 2030 LEADERSHIP CONCLAVE 8th Edition, 2024. Their work has also been recognized by the UN Young SDG Leader’s Program

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Would like to check if you are planning any story around World Heritage Day, and would be interested in interviewing these brilliant young changemakers and exploring their groundbreaking innovation? Attached is a document with more details about WaPas and its features for your reference.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

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