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SJCE SB. She shared powerful insights on “Tech-Driven Inclusion:
B r i d g i n g G a p s i n A c c e s s a n d O p p o r t u n i t y ” , h i g h l i g h t i n g h o w
Bridging Gaps in Access and Opportunity”, highlighting how
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session featured Dr. Sreelal pillai, Senior Avionics Engineer at ISRO
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knowledge with practical innovations in aerospace. Dr. Sreelal
Pillai’s session ignited interest in space technologies, embedded
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