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  • Kaushalya Setu 2025: Polytechnic Students Win Competition

    Kaushalya Setu 2025: Polytechnic Students Win ₹3 Lakh in Competition in Pune

    Pune: Polytechnic students from across Maharashtra won a collective prize of ₹3 lakh at the Kaushalya Setu 2025 competition, a prestigious event organized by G.H. Raisoni International Skill Tech University, Pune. The competition drew participation from 425 diploma engineering students who showcased their innovative ideas through project displays, poster presentations, and research papers.

    Winning Institutions and Recognition
    Students from the following institutes were honoured for their creativity and technical innovation:

    • Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (Polytechnic), Lohegaon
    • Government Polytechnic, Awasari (Pune)
    • G.H. Raisoni Polytechnic College, Nagpur
    • Rajgad Dnyanpeeth Technical Campus, Bhor
    • Bharati Vidyapeeth Campus Polytechnic, Pune
    • AISSMS Polytechnic, Pune

    These students presented outstanding work and were rewarded for their contribution to technical innovation and academic excellence.

    Kaushalya Setu 2025

    The event was inaugurated by Dr. Kashinath Munde, Principal of Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (Polytechnic), and Dr. M.U. Kharat, Vice-Chancellor of G.H. Raisoni International Skill Tech University. Dr. Kharat emphasized the potential of India’s youth in shaping the nation’s technological future, stating, “The enthusiasm and creativity displayed by the students reflect the bright future of India’s technical landscape.”

    Dr. Munde added that the event created a valuable platform for students in Pune and surrounding districts to showcase innovative thinking and technical expertise.

    Judging Panel and Coordination
    The panel of judges for the competition included:

    • Dr. Geeta Joshi, Principal, Marathwada Mitramandal Polytechnic
    • Dr. Raisa Jasmin, Principal, Anjuman-e-Islam’s Polytechnic for Girls
    • Prof. Dnyaneshwar Khopade, Principal, Rajgad Dnyanpeeth Technical Campus

    Event coordination was handled by Dr. Sandeep Raskar, Amita Singh, Dr. Amol Pote, and Prof. Dashrath Waghmare. The event was anchored by Dr. Dayanand Suryawanshi.

    Sunil Raisoni and Shreyas Raisoni of Raisoni Education congratulated the winners and praised their efforts. The Kaushalya Setu 2025 platform proved to be a catalyst for collaboration, learning, and recognition, encouraging students to push the boundaries of technical innovation.

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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