Odisha

Odisha’s University Of Technology & Research Wins Seventh National Social Enterprise Idea Challenge

By
OB Bureau

Bhubaneswar: Students of Odisha University of Technology and Research, Bhubaneshwar, won the seventh edition of the National Level Social Enterprise Idea Challenge organised by Azim Premji University.

Fifteen teams were shortlisted from close to 100 entries from universities and colleges across the country for the final round. The submissions were broadly in the domain of education, livelihood, health, sustainability and governance.

The winning team comprised Anup Paikaray, Akankhya Dhupal, Priyanka Senapati and Divyanshu. Their entry was “Chuliv,” the world’s first heat-powered air blower for mudstoves, reducing carbon emissions by 60% and improving stove performance by 40%. The automatic, non-electrical device absorbs excess heat, enhancing stove performance and contributing to tree preservation. It aligns with SDG 13, SDG 3, and SDG 7, promoting affordable, clean energy without significant changes to cooking methods.

Nazrul Haque, Mentor for the Social Enterprise Cell at Azim Premji University said, It is heartening to see that young students are acutely aware of social issues and are deeply interested in finding solutionsA majority of the winners in the last six editions of the challenge have set up organisations that are contributing to social change. Many have succeeded in raising additional financial and mentoring support from incubators and leading organisations like IIT Kanpur, IIM Bangalore and YCombinator.”

 

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Waqf Bill, 14 Others Listed For Winter Session Of Parliament

New Delhi: The BJP-led NDA government will introduce 15 bills, including one to amend the…

November 21, 2024

Newborn Sold In Odisha’s Balangir Traced To Raipur Hospital In Chhattisgarh

Bhubaneswar: A newborn baby, who was allegedly sold by her parents in Odisha's Balangir district,…

November 21, 2024

Two More Exit Polls Predict A Mahayuti Win In Maharashtra Elections; Check Here

Mumbai: Exit polls have given Bharatiya Janata Party-led Mahayuti alliance an edge in the neck-to-neck…

November 21, 2024

Orissa HC Issues Interim Stay On Demolition Of Baikuntha Dham Ashram In Bhubaneswar

Cuttack: The Orissa High Court has put the BDA's order for demolition of controversial Shree…

November 21, 2024

Sunita Williams Feasts On Pizza, Roast Chicken & Shrimp Cocktails But Little Fresh Food Left

New York: Amid reports of deteriorating health of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, it…

November 21, 2024

This Actor Surpasses Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan To Become Most Popular Male Film Star

Mumbai: South superstar Prabhas has surpassed Bollywood King Khan Shah Rukh and ‘Dabangg’ Salman Khan…

November 21, 2024

10 Arrested For Attack On BJP MLA Himanshu Sahoo In Odisha’s Jajpur

Jajpur: Police on Thursday arrested 10 persons in connection with the alleged attack on MLA…

November 21, 2024

6 Get Life Term For Raping Woman In Odisha 5 Years Ago

Bhawanipatna: Five year after the rape of a woman, Dharamgarh Additional District and Session court…

November 21, 2024