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AMTZ won an award in the BRICS Industrial Innovation Contest 2024 for its solar-powered tricycle.

Awards | Dated: 25 Feb 2025

In February 2025, the Solar Powered Tricycle developed by Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) in Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) won the Outstanding Project Award at the BRICS Industrial Innovation Contest 2024. This innovative mobility solution was created by the Assistive Technology Centre (ATC) at AMTZ.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The Solar Powered Tricycle was officially launched by Union Minister Nitin Jairam Gadkari, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH), in August 2024.
  • - The award was presented by the BRICS Partner Innovation Center and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. It recognizes innovations that contribute to sustainable development and help empower marginalized communities.
  • - The Solar Powered Tricycle is designed to improve independence and mobility for people with disabilities.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The tricycle is equipped with solar panels and motor assistance, making it an eco-friendly, cost-effective, and sustainable alternative to traditional mobility aids.
  • (ii) This innovation not only reduces physical effort but also supports global sustainability goals by promoting renewable energy and clean transportation.
  • (iii) The award highlights ATC's commitment to reinventing mobility, improving accessibility, and advancing innovation in assistive technology.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which organization recently won an award in the BRICS Industrial Innovation Contest 2024 for its solar-powered tricycle?

Correct Answer: AMTZ

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