Lingampalli Himaja, a student from Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women in Bhimavaram, has been named among the top 20 finalists for the James Dyson Award 2026. This achievement by the 20-year-old highlights Indian engineering talent on a global platform.
Himaja developed RUDHRA, a voice-enabled Braille printer designed to empower visually impaired individuals to create documents independently. Her innovative work has earned her international recognition.
Hailing from West Godavari district, Himaja is the daughter of Lingampalli Kishore Kumar and Vani. Her invention has now advanced to the final stage of this prestigious international competition.
The RUDHRA device will undergo a personal review by British inventor and industrialist Sir James Dyson. The winners of the award are scheduled to be announced on November 4.
The individual or team that wins the award will receive £30,000 to further refine their product and support its commercialization efforts.