UP Rise organized with the core mantra of dialogue, resolution, and success
Information provided about the ongoing Yogi government schemes for startups
Innovators presented new ideas before experts during the program
Startups presenting the best ideas received winner and runner-up awards
Jhansi, October 5. With the core mantra of dialogue, resolution, and success, the ‘UP Rise’ program was organized at the Gandhi Auditorium of Bundelkhand University on Monday. Vice-Chancellor of Bundelkhand University, Professor Mukesh Pandey, inaugurated the program. Innovative youths presented their startup ideas at the event. Students and innovators from Bundelkhand University as well as several neighboring districts participated in the program.
On this occasion, youths and innovators were informed about the Yogi government schemes through which they can obtain financial assistance for their startups or loans for their businesses. Counters were set up by the concerned departments at the venue to facilitate registration in these schemes.
Teams from 12 startups presented their ideas at this event. Out of these, Abhishek and Nishant’s startup ‘On Mint’ was declared the winner, while Junaid Rizwan and Sagar’s startup ‘Ikshu’ was given the runner-up award. A large number of startup founders, students, university teachers, startup mentors, and experts were present at the event. Innovative youths presented their ideas, upon which experts offered suggestions and explained ways to secure financial assistance through the Yogi government’s schemes. Poet Mukul Sharma, who attended the program as the chief guest, entertained the youth by reciting his poetry.
Alay Rizvi (Director of Connext Marcom), Dr. Syed Shujaat Haider Jafri (CEO of Stufit), and Dr. Noor Alam Khan (President of the Institutions Innovation Council) were present as mentors and jury members. Additionally, Professor M.M. Singh, Dr. Sandeep, and others from Bundelkhand University were also present.
Addressing the program, Bundelkhand University Vice-Chancellor Professor Mukesh Pandey said that events like UP Rise will prove helpful in fulfilling the vision of a Developed India (Viksit Bharat) 2047. The youth must be prepared to seize the opportunities. This event will serve to inspire opportunity, innovation, and self-reliance.
