Fostering Entrepreneurial Spirit: Ministry of Skill Development's Role at Startup Mahakumbh 2025

IIT Ropar - Pioneering Deep Tech Innovations with National Impact

At the heart of India’s deep tech revolution stands IIT Ropar [https://www.iitrpr.ac.in/], a premier institute pushing the boundaries of innovation in agriculture and water through its Technology Innovation Hub [https://ihub-awadh.in/] (TIH). On the sidelines of the Startup Mahakumbh in New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam, Major Sunil Shetty, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunil-shetty-my-startup-tv/?originalSubdomain=in] Executive Editor of My Startup TV [https://www.linkedin.com/company/my-startup-tv/?originalSubdomain=in], spoke with Dr. Mukesh Kestwal [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mukeshkestwal/?originalSubdomain=in], Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) of IIT Ropar, for an in-depth conversation on the institute’s growing role in building India’s deep tech startup ecosystem.

Bharat’s eVTOL Startups: Pioneering Sustainable Urban Air Mobility

Bharat’s urban air mobility (UAM) sector is witnessing a surge of innovation, with several startups developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to address urban congestion and promote sustainable transportation.

India’s first fully electric eVTOL aircraft - Sarla Aviation unveils Shunya

Sarla Aviation unveils Shunya, India’s first fully electric eVTOL aircraft, at Startup Mahakumbh 2025. Designed for urban air mobility, this 6-seater flying taxi aims to launch by 2028. Discover how this Bangalore-based startup is shaping the future of electric aviation in India. Powered by innovation, built in India.

7 Startups Get FUNDED in 48 Hours

Marwari Catalysts Ventures (MCats) is one of India’s fastest-growing startup accelerators, headquartered in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Founded with a mission to democratize entrepreneurship, MCats is empowering early-stage startups, especially those from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, by providing access to capital, mentorship, and a global support network.

Fostering Entrepreneurial Spirit: Ministry of Skill Development's Role at Startup Mahakumbh 2025

On the sidelines of the vibrant Startup Mahakumbh 2025, Major Sunil Shetty, Executive Editor of MyStartupTV, spoke with Pritam Datta, Director of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, to discuss the ministry's pivotal role in nurturing a startup culture among India's youth. The conversation highlighted the ministry's initiatives, selection processes, and ongoing support for budding entrepreneurs.