Rahul P Hegde, a 2nd PUC student from the Excellent Group of Institutions, Moodbidire, has earned a distinguished opportunity to participate in the prestigious International SAKURA Science High School Programme in Japan. His project, “Animal Vital Monitoring System,” developed under the INSPIRE MANAK Model Science Scheme, has achieved national and international acclaim. The project focuses on animal health protection, wildlife conservation, and research into human-animal relationships, earning a spot in the SAKURA programme due to its innovative approach and scientific merit.