INDIA: La Fondation Dassault Systèmes India, in collaboration with Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, successfully concluded the 2024–25 season of ‘Made in 3D – Seed the Future Entrepreneurs’,  its flagship school initiative. The program’s grand finale, held in Pune on June 14, featured 10 finalist teams out of the 260 participating schools from 29 states and union territories across India, reinforcing the program’s mission of preparing youth for the future of innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.

In this year’s edition, student teams were encouraged to develop solutions for problems that they observe in their daily lives, focusing on “Health, Safety, and Wellness”, “Best from Waste” and “Smart Villages and Cities”. Using design thinking methodology and a step-by-step approach, they developed innovative solutions, from from concept design to prototyping.  The finalists presented their ‘pseudo-start-ups’, showcasing their product prototypes, business strategies, and marketing campaigns.

2024-2025 Winners

• First Place: Dr. Kalmadi Shamarao High School, Ganesh Nagar, Pune–for their Startup “Creovista” – Product “Zenith – Waste Collection”. Their product can collect & process algae from water bodies to make algae oil, biofertilizer. Algae are a major menace to water bodies, and the product can be a true savior for them!
• Second Place: Akshara International School, Wakad, Pune – for their Startup “Kavach” – Product “MediPen Medipen is an Innovative, efficient, easy to use & carry “All in one” first aid kit which can be attached to your bag. As their tagline says: “Clip it like a Pro and use it like a Lifeline!”
• Third Place: New English School Dhamari, Pune – for their Startup “Root Bound Farms” – Product “Cut Master”. Cut Master is a faster & efficient machine to help harvest the onions faster. It can help to harvest up to 35 onions per minute. Reduces the cost of labor required and improves overall profitability while reducing the cost of production.

The winning teams impressed with their ability to identify societal and local challenges and turn them into viable, design-driven business ideas using professional 3D digital technology. Their projects reflected deep creativity, practical design thinking, and a strong understanding of entrepreneurship. The grand finale was graced by esteemed dignitaries, including Dr Unnat Pandit, Controller General of Patents in India, who served as the Chief Guest. Other dignitaries included Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, former Mission Director of Atal Innovation Mission; Sudarshan Mogasale, President, La Fondation Dassault Systèmes India, CEO, Dassault Systèmes Solutions Lab; Deepali Upadhyaya, Project Directo,r Atal Innovation Mission; Kumar Anurag Pratap, Vice President & Head Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, Capgemini; Dhanashree Page – Head of Operation,s Digital Inclusion CSR, Capgemini; Anshul Pandey, Head of Applied Innovation Exchange, Capgemini India; Motohiro ASAI, Director of Tire Performance Analysis & Simulation, Michelin; and Priyadarshini Kachroo, Chief

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MUMBAI: UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, announced the winners of SIGHT 2.0, the second edition of SIGHT (Sustainable Innovations for Growth and Human Transformation), at its Thiruvananthapuram campus, continuing with its efforts towards playing a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of innovators and thought leaders. SIGHT is a technical expo and annual competition, tailored for final-year college students at professional colleges across India.

The competition, which captured the attention of budding innovators and turned out to be a beacon for sustainable solutions and transformative ideas, saw team Oillovators from the Institute of Engineering & Management (IEM), Kolkata winning the first prize with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000, certificates, and mementos. The second prize, comprising a cash prize of Rs. 25,000, certificates, and mementos, was bagged by team Seakers from Dr Ambedkar Institute of Technology, Bengaluru. Meanwhile, the third prize was bagged by team Neo Sustain from R.M.K. Engineering College, Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, and the team won a cash prize of Rs 10,000, certificates, and mementos. Sheffi Anwar, General Manager – Business Operations & Workplace Management, UST, presented the awards to the winners.

Organised by COLOR GOLD members of UST, SIGHT 2.0 received more than 1000 registrations from over 300 professional colleges across India.  The competition, which combined the creativity, intellect, and technical prowess of the students, aimed at providing a fillip to sustainable innovations that foster growth and usher in positive human transformation. Color Gold, the organising team, is a part of UST’s award-winning employee engagement programme COLORS that connects the company’s employees across all global locations.

As registrations poured in, the best projects were selected for the first round, and abstracts were evaluated to shortlist the top 500 entries. The second round narrowed into 280 entries, which marked the midway point in the development of their projects, providing a glimpse into the progress and potential of each endeavour. The scrutiny was rigorous, ensuring that only the most promising ideas advanced to the final round. Fourteen outstanding teams were selected for the grand finale round after assessing their technical acumen and commitment to sustainable solutions that address real-world challenges. The final round was based on the innovation and ingenuity of the teams.

“It is encouraging to note that SIGHT 2.0 turned out to be bigger than the opening edition. With more than 1000 project entries from 300 professional colleges across India, it has been evident that the new generation of students possesses amazing technical acumen and an innovative mindset, and also holds aloft a commitment towards sustainable solutions that could address real-world challenges. It was a joy watching the youngsters push forward creative ideas, and I applaud all who participated. I especially congratulate the winning teams and look forward to seeing their works trigger the transformation of lives around us,” said Sunil Balakrishnan, Chief Values Officer and Global Head of Center Operations, UST.

The overwhelming response from colleges and students has reaffirmed the significance of programs like SIGHT2.0. The participants have expressed gratitude for the opportunity, highlighting the immense value it has added to their academic journeys. For these students, SIGHT 2.0 is not just a competition but a platform that empowers them to explore, create, and contribute to a better future. SIGHT 2.0 is not merely a competition; it is a testament to the potential that lies within our educational institutions. UST, through initiatives like these, continues to play a pivotal role in nurturing the next generation of innovators and thought leaders. The ripple effect of SIGHT will undoubtedly extend far beyond the competition, and it will permanently alter the landscape of technological innovation.

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INDIA: Tata Technologies, a global product engineering and digital services company, announced the successful conclusion of the 2^nd edition of the Tata Technologies InnoVent hackathon. Focused on leveraging Generative AI, this hackathon, supported by Microsoft and Tata Motors, provided young engineering students across India with a platform to tackle real-world challenges in the manufacturing sector. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the Company’s engagement with the academic community, fostering innovation and creativity among young engineering talents across India, thereby helping to engineer better careers for the youth. The top ten teams participated in the Demo Day at Tata Technologies headquarters in Hinjawadi, Pune, where they presented their innovative prototypes and impressed the audience. The final evaluations were conducted by an eminent jury comprising Mr. Warren Harris, CEO & MD of Tata Technologies, Mr. Sven Patuschka, Chief Technology Officer, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., Mr. Pravin Panchagnula, Executive Director – Manufacturing & Conglomerates, Microsoft and Professor Sunil Bhirud, Vice Chancellor – COEP Technological University, Pune. Mr. Ravi Arora, Senior Vice President, Group Innovation at Tata Sons guided the jury.

The winning team, CodeZephyr, from Chandigarh University, Mohali, was felicitated with a cash prize of INR 300,000 for their project Sustainable Material Integration for engineering excellence. Spaingit Coder, from Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology Patiala, received a cash prize of INR 100,000 for their AI-driven noise cancellation for a safer in-car experience and secured the second prize. The third prize of INR 50,000 was awarded to Pluto, from Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore for their innovation of Generative AI for next-gen interactive customer support. A special jury recognition was awarded to HaxS, from Manipal University Jaipur for their AI-driven defect analysis solution for automotive manufacturing. In recognition of their talent and innovation, Tata Technologies offered 39 team members from the top 10 teams an opportunity to start their careers with the Company after they complete their engineering, along with a paid internship opportunity to continue scaling their projects.

Speaking at the Tata Technologies InnoVent Demo Day felicitation ceremony, Warren Harris, CEO & MD of Tata Technologies stated, “Tata Technologies’ vision of Engineering a better world embodies our commitment to innovating smart and sustainable eMobility solutions by collaborating with our entire ecosystem, including academia. Through our collaboration with Microsoft and Tata Motors, we identified real-world challenges that students could solve by developing novel solutions leveraging Generative AI. I am inspired by the way innovators have applied ingenious, frugal solutions to these issues, blending the finest of human creativity with next-gen technology. We will support the top team/s in scaling their projects further.“

Sven Patuschka, Chief Technology Officer, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd, expressed his enthusiasm at the end of the InnoVent Demo Day: “I am thrilled by the emerging application of Gen AI across the automotive value chain. The ingenuity shown by the young innovators at Demo Day has been incredibly inspiring. Along with Tata Technologies, I look forward to supporting some of these projects for real-world applications.“

Pravin Panchagnula, Executive Director – Manufacturing & Conglomerates, Microsoft said, “Together with Tata Technologies, we are committed to empowering our engineering talent to lead AI-driven transformation in the industry. At Microsoft, we value creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Witnessing young innovators at the InnoVent hackathon unlock the potential of Generative AI and Microsoft Azure’s supportive ecosystem to create impactful solutions for the manufacturing sector is truly inspiring.”

Highlighting the importance of creating a culture of innovation amongst young engineering students, Santosh Singh, President and Global Head of Marketing and Business Excellence at Tata Technologies, added, “The students of today will innovate the solutions that address challenges of today and tomorrow. At Tata Technologies, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and equipping young minds with future-ready skills like Gen AI to help them build their careers and engineer a software-defined future. The enthusiasm and creativity displayed by these young innovators exceeded our expectations and reinforced our belief in the power of innovation in engineering a better world for everyone. We are delighted that we were able to offer job opportunities to all the finalists and grow the tribe of Gen AI enthusiasts across India.”

Tata Technologies extends heartfelt congratulations to the winning teams and gratitude to all the participants for their remarkable Gen AI innovations that made the 2^nd edition of the Tata Technologies InnoVent hackathon a resounding success. More details of the InnoVent program are available here. The InnoVent recognition ceremony can be watched here.

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MUMBAI: The Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation honored winners for their exemplary efforts in the field of humanitarian and social work at the 46th edition of the Jamnalal Bajaj Awards. The four awardees were felicitated today at the annual award function in the presence of the Chief Guest Dr. Abhay Bang, Founder & Director, Society for Education, Action and Research in Community Health (SEARCH), Shekhar Bajaj, Chairman, Board of Trustees of Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, Members of the Council of Advisers of the Foundation and the august gathering. Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi is the Trustee of the Foundation and Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, Former Director General, of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and chairman of the National Innovation Foundation also serves as a Chairman, of the Council of Advisers of the Foundation.

Since the institution of these awards, the Foundation commemorates the birth anniversary of Shri Jamnalal Bajaj every year. As a tribute to the great man on this special occasion, the Foundation felicitated achievers in the field of humanitarian activities and Gandhian constructive programs by presenting them with a Citation, a Trophy, and a Cash Prize.

In tribute to the centennial celebration of Shri Ramkrishna Bajaj, Founder of the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, the prize money was raised in 2023 from Rs. 10,00,000/- to Rs. 20,00,000/- (or its equivalent in foreign exchange for the International Award) per category. This commemorative increase continues in 2024 as the Foundation honors                     Shri Jamnalal Bajaj’s lifelong commitment to Gandhian values and societal advancement.

The details of the awards for this year (2024) are:

Shekhar Bajaj, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation addressing the occasion said, “Each year, the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation Awards illuminate the incredible stories of individuals who, through their selfless service, carry forward Gandhian values into modern society. Congratulations to all the recipients; your dedication transforms communities and exemplifies the enduring power of Shri Jamnalal Bajaj’s ideals and Mahatma Gandhi’s constructive work programs. We invite others to be inspired by your work and to join in building a more compassionate world.”

Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, Chairman, of the Council of Advisers stated, “Our awardees exemplify resilience and devotion in preserving and advancing Gandhian principles, which remain as relevant today as ever. We honor not only their remarkable achievements but also the unwavering dedication with which they pursue their work. These individuals embody the timeless values of truth, non-violence, and unity, creating a better world for all. Their contributions remind us that Shri Jamnalalji’s and Gandhiji’s ideals are not bound by time, but continue to inspire a meaningful change.”

The Winners

Girija Nandan
Recipients of the Award for Constructive Work

Girija Nandan, recipient of the 2024 Award for Constructive Work, has dedicated his life to advancing Gandhian ideals in Bihar and Jharkhand through transformative social programs. Born in a small village, he was moved by the hardships of the rural poor, motivating him to set up Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) in 1971, which has since become a beacon of community service and empowerment across the region. His efforts have created lasting change through initiatives in education, healthcare, women’s empowerment, and advocacy for social justice.

• Grew up in Bataspur, Bihar, and was deeply impacted by early exposure to poverty and health challenges in the villages.
• Inspired by Gandhian ideals and motivated by his work with Vinoba Bhave’s Samanwaya Ashram during his youth.
• Joined Jayprakash Narayan’s relief efforts during famines in Odisha and Bihar, which strengthened his commitment to social justice.
• Co-founded Nav Bharat Jagriti Kendra (NBJK) in 1971 to address social issues in Bihar and Jharkhand.
• Supported NBJK financially in its early years by working as an engineer, and donating his salary.
• Actively engaged in Lok Samiti, a people’s organization started by Jayprakash Narayan, empowering communities to demand rights and local governance.
• Established six high schools and two primary schools, providing quality education to over 5,000 children annually, with a focus on girls.
• Set up Lok Nayak Jaiprakash Eye Hospitals, performing over 2,00,000 cataract surgeries and serving 5,00,000 outpatients in Bihar and Jharkhand.
• Organized 537 Self-Help Groups (SHGs) for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), promoting financial inclusion for 3,598 PwDs.
• Led organized efforts to provide medical treatment for over 6,000 individuals with mental disorders, challenging superstitions.
• Established micro-credit programs for women, supporting 900 SHGs, enabling 10,000 women to engage in income-generating activities.
• Trained over 30,000 unemployed youth in vocational skills, resulting in job placements for approximately 60%.
• Spearheaded WASH programs in Jharkhand, benefiting 50,000 households, and improving sanitation, waste collection, and recycling.
• Advocated for labor rights, and led campaigns like the Right to Work, grassroots democracy, and the Manav Jodo Abhiyan for inter-caste harmony.
• Inspired and supported over 100 voluntary organizations in Bihar and Jharkhand, creating a legacy of social service and empowerment.

“In our work, we have learned that instead of applying a one-size-fits-all development model across the country or a state, it would be more effective to provide assistance tailored to the needs of individuals or families, resulting in greater achievements with lower costs.

Despite economic prosperity, if a person is not virtuous, peace and happiness cannot prevail in their life or in society. Therefore, while continuing with the current developmental work, we want to strive towards prohibition and building a morally upright society.

This award inspires us to make even greater efforts to become the voice of those standing on the margins of society and bring more improvement to their lives.” Girija Nandan

Rashmi Bharti
Recipient of the Award for Application of Science and Technology for Rural Development

Rashmi Bharti, co-founder of Avani Society and a visionary in rural development, has spent over three decades creating sustainable livelihoods, empowering local communities, and preserving traditional crafts in Uttarakhand and Odisha. With her focus on eco-friendly practices, Rashmi Bharti has pioneered initiatives in renewable energy, natural dyes, and rural enterprise, transforming remote villages and providing self-reliant income avenues for over 2,000 artisans. Her dedication to sustainable rural development exemplifies her belief in local action for global impact.

• Rashmi Bharti, along with her husband, Rajnish Jain, founded Avani in the Himalayas, focusing on sustainable rural development in Uttarakhand.
• Led the installation of 3,000 solar lights across 25 remote villages, bringing renewable energy access to underserved communities.
• Revived hand spinning and weaving with Tibetan sheep wool, which now empowers 2,200 artisans across 64 villages.
• Generated Rs. 6 crores in income for local communities through Avani, benefiting youth, artisans, and rural families.
• Founded the Kumaon Earthcraft Self-Reliant Cooperative in 2005, which provides decentralized work opportunities to women and school dropouts in remote villages.
• Created the AVANI brand, offering high-quality, naturally dyed handloom textiles and eco-friendly products that emphasize fair trade and zero waste.
• Introduced natural dyes to reduce soil and water pollution, using local plant materials like myrobalan, marigold, and walnut.
• Addressed environmental harm caused by synthetic dyes, focusing on sustainable practices to protect the fragile Himalayan ecosystem.
• Utilized the invasive eupatorium plant as a natural dye source, linking economic benefits with environmental conservation.
• Provided training to rural men and women in natural dyeing techniques, which are applied across textiles, art supplies, and eco-friendly paints.
• Advocated for small farmers nationwide to cultivate natural dyes, promoting sustainable income and contributing to climate resilience.
• Named a runner-up for the St Andrews Prize for Environment in 2022 for her groundbreaking work with natural dyes.
• Showcased Avani’s eco-friendly products at events like the Ethical Fashion Show in Paris and the Ethical Fashion Forum in London.
• Linked rural farmers with global environmental impact by integrating climate-conscious practices into traditional agriculture.
• Lives by the philosophy of “leaving the Earth a little more beautiful than we found it,” inspiring others toward sustainable and meaningful change.

“The challenges were many – of changing mindsets, of being accepted by the community and to set up an initiative that would last beyond our lifetime. It was a slow progression built on dialogue, inclusiveness, and compassion. Learning was mutual and respectful of the traditional knowledge systems. It allowed us to have a friendship with the community not as beneficiaries but as people living in the same ecosystem. The fact that we were living in the village helped establish trust, but it took time. The love and acceptance we have received from village communities is what has kept us going. The honesty of intention brought us grace and a large network of friends and well-wishers both in India and worldwide for which we are forever grateful.

Each of us is a magnet for things to happen. Our intention, action, passion, and perseverance allow existence to conspire to support us in every way.” Rashmi Bharti

Dr. Tulasi Munda
Recipient of the Award for Development and Welfare of Women and Children

Dr. Tulasi Munda, known as “Tulasi Apa,” has dedicated her life to the upliftment of tribal communities in Odisha. As the founder and secretary of Adivasi Vikash Samity, she has passionately pursued education and social reform for over six decades, bringing transformative change to the lives of marginalized people in the mining regions of Odisha.

• Established AVS to support tribal development and provide education to underserved communities.
• Despite being illiterate herself, she began educating others at a young age, eventually teaching over 20,000 children in Odisha.
• Taught herself to read and write while working in difficult conditions, earning Rs. 2 a week by cutting stones.
• Set up a school in Serenda that has grown into a full-fledged high school with over 776 students, including 600 boarders.
• Established 20 satellite schools and two main schools with over 1,000 students in remote tribal areas.
• Established community education centers and balwadis to serve various age groups, encouraging literacy and learning.
• Committed to eradicating illiteracy, which she saw as the root cause of poverty, superstition, and social evils.
• Began with no formal venue or support, teaching basic literacy to children on the veranda of the village Pradhan’s house.
• Promoted Gandhian principles of self-governance and Gram Swaraj, creating Gram Sabhas to drive local development.
• Mahila Mandals for women’s self-sufficiency and youth clubs for empowerment in village communities.
• Known for her mediation skills, she resolved conflicts between mining companies and laborers, using Gandhian methods.
• Honored for her work and appointed to various philanthropic boards across Odisha.
• Supported her schools through donations, staying committed to keeping education accessible to the poorest.
• At 86, continues to advocate for tribal welfare and dreams of rebirth to further her mission of education and empowerment.

“During the one-year-long Bharat Yatra of Santh Vinoba Bhave for the Bhoodan Movement, I was nominated to accompany him. This has changed my outlook, way of life, and service orientation.

With training and orientation, I was then told to run community development services with community participation. With active support and cooperation, I could form more than 300 Gram Sabha and resolve numerous issues.

Finding mines area children unattended by parents for education, I started non-formal education centered and later established several schools. In the last 50 years, more than 30,000 students have been passed out from my schools and many of them are employed in different sectors. Similarly, there are several success stories in other sectors too.”

Tulasi Munda

Reverend Erik Kumedisa

Recipient of the International Award for Promoting Gandhian Values Outside India

Erik Kumedisa, an academic and pastor, has dedicated his life to promoting peace and Gandhian principles in the Democratic Republic of Congo. As the founder of the Gandhi Monks Community, he has inspired countless individuals through education, non-violent advocacy, and community initiatives aimed at creating a culture of self-sufficiency and non-violence. 

• Established in 2008, this association promotes Gandhian principles of non-violence in Congo.
• Holds a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Protestant Theology, specializing in the phenomenology of religions, with additional certifications in peace sciences and conflict resolution.
• Inspired by Gandhi’s philosophy of Satyagraha and non-violence, leading him to study and promote these ideals within his community.
• Embraces a life aligned with Gandhian non-violence, committing to peaceful living through the Gandhi Monks, who focus on non-violence while remaining engaged in society.
• Worked in fields alongside fellow Gandhi Monks, promoting self-sufficiency through agriculture, poultry, and small livestock farming.
• Established the Gandhi Science and Peace Institute (IGSP) in Kikwit, which offers courses on rural economy, peace education, and inter-religious theology.
• Oversees the publication and free distribution of materials on Gandhi’s message, promoting non-violence and awareness.
• Initiated a community FM radio station to broadcast the principles of non-violence and self-sufficiency.
• Provides skills training to promote self-sufficiency, echoing Gandhi’s Swadeshi philosophy.
• Speaks regularly at conferences and universities, both nationally and internationally, on topics of peace and Gandhian philosophy.
• Serves as a cultural consultant for events like World Yoga Day and Gandhi Jayanti at the Indian Embassy in Kinshasa.
• Awarded the “Bridge Teacher” title in 1993 for fostering understanding between Banyarwanda and indigenous tribes in eastern Congo.
• Recognized with a prize of merit by a civic education organization for developing educational materials on democratic culture.
• Awarded the Best Writer-Editor prize in 2003 for contributions to documenting Mennonite and Christian Brotherhood history in French-speaking Africa.
• Advocates for a self-sustained mindset within communities, striving to reduce dependency and encourage self-sufficiency for societal betterment.

“Since the Constitutive Act of the Gandhi Monks; I have been fighting on all fronts of life to bring about a Satyagraha Society. Very often I organize training for peasant farmers where new ideas are given to learn how to be self-sufficient (SWADESHI), to fertilize the land, and to improve their breeding. In addition to theoretical courses, the participants carry out practical work. The skeptics now believe and recognize the usefulness of putting the principles of Gandhian doctrine into practice. The most important thing we do is to see that everything people learn; they do at home. Although this does not provide all the solutions to the problems in their lives, it allows some to improve their daily lives.” Rev. Erik Kumedisa

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The support is part of GNSPF’s flagship program of supporting athletes for the Olympic Games, and Walther has been supporting GNSPF for many years, showing their faith in the foundation’s initiative, yet again. The rifles gifted to the Paris quota holders are expected to help them win not just their place in the final team but also clinch gold medals in their respective events at the Paris Games.

The press conference was addressed by London Games bronze medallist shooter Gagan Narang, who is also the Co-Founder of Gun for Glory Shooting Academy and Vice President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA). Gagan Narang was joined by Bernhard Knobel, CEO -of Carl Walther GmbH, Germany, Drager Bjorn Klaus-Director of Sales Carl Walther GmbH, Germany, Peter Performance rifle coach, former world champion and five times Olympian, and Pawan Singh-Joint Secretary of the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), Judges Committee Member of the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) and the Co-Founder of Gun for Glory Shooting Academy.

“It is a moment of pride and satisfaction to see a company like Walther living the same dream as us. I have used Walther rifles to win medals at every possible level. To see the legendary company coming to support us in our endeavor to help other Indian shooters win medals at the Olympics is a big motivation for all of us,” Narang said.

Walther’s rifles are technically superior and technologically advanced, and Narang hopes that the rifles gifted to the Paris quota holders will help them win not just their place in the final team but also clinch gold medals in their respective events at the Paris Games.

“Our association with India and Indian shooters goes back a long way. We, along with the GNSPF, want to see Indian shooters do well at every competition they participate in. It is our honor that top Indian shooters trust Walther rifles and are doing so well at the international level. India is a huge country with thousands of talented shooting athletes, and Walther is the leading gun manufacturer in the world, so together, we can create many new champions,” said Bernhard Knobel.

Former World Champion and Gun For Glory shooter Rudrankksh Patil said that getting support from Walther at the right time will help him do even better in the months to come. “Shooting is a sport of precision, and Walther has always ensured making their guns after getting feedback from the shooters across the world. I am glad to have got this support from them in the form of their latest rifle, which will help me do well ahead of the Paris Olympics,“.

Quota holder Mehuli Ghosh, who is preparing for her first Olympics, said, “The first rifle that I saw was a Walther. Since then, whatever scores I have shot or medals I have won, have come using Walther rifles. I am happy to have got the latest rifle from them.“

Swaroop Unhalkar, who is gearing up to win a quota place for the Paris Games, also thanked Gun For Glory Academy and Walther for their support. “It is heartening to see Gun For Glory, Pawan Singh, and Gagan Narang sir doing so much for para-sport. I would like to thank them and Walther for their support as it will help me in my journey ahead“.

GNSPF and Walther’s support for Paris quota winners with high-end rifles is expected to help them win not just their place in the final team but also clinch gold medals in their respective events at the Paris Games. The rifles gifted to the Paris quota holders are technically superior and technologically advanced, and the support from Walther is a big motivation for all Indian shooters to win medals at the Olympics.

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The Cluster 8 Finals witnessed some power-packed quizzing. Mr. Sudipta Marjit, Group Head – Human Resource, Business Excellence and Office of Strategic Management, Chief Ethics Counselor, Tata AutoComp Systems, Pune, was the Chief Guest at the event and gave away the prizes in a virtual prize distribution ceremony. The winner took home a cash prize of Rs. 35, 000/-* and will now compete in the semi-final round to qualify for the National Finals. Abinash Padhy from Decimal Point Analytics was announced as the runner-up, winning a cash prize of Rs. 18, 000/-.*

In continuation of the online format from the last two years, Tata Crucible this year too was held online. The country has been divided into 12 clusters. After two levels of online prelims, the top 12 finalists from each of the 12 clusters have been shortlisted for wild card finals out of which the top 6 finalists will compete in the 12 online cluster finals. The winner from each of the 12 cluster finals will compete in the semi-finals and finally, six winners will qualify for the national final event scheduled to be held in January 2023. The winner of the National Final will receive a grand prize of Rs. 2.5 lakhs* along with the coveted Tata Crucible Trophy. The brand partners for the quiz for this edition of our Tata Play Binge, are Tata Motors Nexon, Tata 1mg, Mia by Tanishq, and Tata Cliq. All finals are being streamed on a deferred basis on Tata Crucible Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube channels.

Noted quizmaster ‘Pickbrain’ Giri Balasubramaniam hosted the show in his unique quizzing style along with co-host Rashmi Furtado.

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