IIT Jammu’s I3C Incubated Startup Shines at IMC-2023
The ingenious minds nurtured by the Institute Incubation and Innovation Council (I3C) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jammu have left a lasting impression at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023 in the nation’s capital. The event, graced by the esteemed presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Ji, offered a stage for the promising startup, Rach Smart Solutions Pvt Ltd, to showcase their innovative achievements.
Rach Smart Solutions Pvt Ltd, a startup crafted by Mr Atul Banotra, a PhD student in the Electrical Engineering Department at IIT Jammu, Mr Shahid Gulzar, also a PhD student in the Electrical Engineering Department, and Mr Harshit, a fourth-year undergraduate student in Mechanical Engineering, has thrived with the steadfast support of IIT Jammu and the Andhra Pradesh government.
In their reflections on this extraordinary journey, the team expressed their excitement, remarking, “Attending and representing our startup, Rach Smart Solutions Pvt Ltd, an I3C incubated company at IIT Jammu in the Indian Mobile Congress event, has been an enduring experience. We had the privilege of engaging with representatives from telecommunications giants like Ericsson, Jio, Airtel, and BSNL, among others. The presence of esteemed guests, including the Prime Minister of India and the Railway Minister, was truly inspiring.”
The startup’s exhibition stall captivated the interest of numerous delegates from diverse sectors, including agriculture, the Department of Telecommunication, Ministry of Communication, DSIR, the Indian Air Force, MHRD, and various multinational corporations. Eminent figures such as Dr Rajesh Kumar from DSIR; Mr Satish Kumar from the Ministry of Communication; Lt. Col VS Velan from Elena GEO Systems; CA Aditya Amar Matamsetti from Telemama Solutions Pvt Ltd; and Dr Rajesh Kumar Pal from IIT Delhi were among the distinguished visitors.
To add the crowning touch to their accomplishments at IMC-2023, Rach Smart Solutions Pvt Ltd was bestowed with recognition as one of the event’s top startups, marking a moment of pride for the IIT Jammu incubated enterprise.
Looking ahead to the future, the team shared their aspirations, saying, “In the coming years, we aim to secure an even more significant representation for our institution.” They extended heartfelt gratitude to key individuals who paved the way for their remarkable journey, including Prof Manoj Singh Gaur, Director of IIT Jammu; Prof Manoj Aggarwal, the Professor-in-Charge of I3C at IIT Jammu, and Dr Sudhakar Modem, Assistant Professor at IIT Jammu, for providing this incredible opportunity.