PROF. ANIL GUPTA SPARKS RANCHI’S STARTUP REVOLUTION AT BIT MESRA
RANCHI: Renowned innovation thinker and Padma Shri recipient Professor Anil Kumar Gupta called for a collaborative ecosystem to drive sustainable development during a high-profile interactive session at the Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Mesra.
The event, jointly organized by the Department of Management and the Institute Innovation Council, focused heavily on grassroots innovation and rural entrepreneurship. Professor Gupta, a former IIM Ahmedabad faculty member globally acclaimed for founding the Honey Bee Network, emphasized the urgent need to scale local, village-level innovations onto national and global platforms.
During the session, prominent Rotarian Rathin Bhadra was formally honoured by Professor Gupta for his contributions.
Boosting Jharkhand’s Startups
In a major boost to the state’s entrepreneurial landscape, Professor Gupta assured extended support for regional startups through his foundation. He further committed to strengthening the local business pipeline via the Indian Startup Association, pledging continuous personal mentorship, guidance, and strategic suggestions for young changemakers.
The seminar served as a massive motivation for several emerging regional ventures and ecosystem leaders. Key participants included:
* Dharti Maa Foundation
* Feedco Agicart
* Raja Bagchi, Founder of BHUVANAM (formerly known as Bhungru)
* Manoj Kumar, National Vice President, Indian Startup Association
* CS Rohit Prit, National General Secretary, Indian Startup Association
Collaborative Success
The event concluded with deep-dive discussions on community-driven solutions and the untapped economic potential of rural India. Attendees widely praised Professor Gupta’s vision as a transformative roadmap for the state.
The management expressed special appreciation for Dr. Vishal Shah, Assistant Professor at BIT Mesra, whose dedicated coordination was instrumental in executing the program. The leadership team at BIT Mesra, alongside the Institute Innovation Council, reiterated their commitment to making Jharkhand a premier hub for youth-led innovation.
