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Hardeep Singh Puri Announces Winners of Avinya’25 & Vasudha Startup Challenges at ONGC HQ During ‘Energize India’ Conclave.

Awards | Dated: 01 Feb 2025

At ONGC headquarters, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the winners of the Avinya’25 and Vasudha startup challenges. UrjanovaC Pvt Ltd won Avinya’25, while Latin Energy Partners Inc. (Paraguay) topped Vasudha. IIT (ISM) – Dhanbad won the Hackathon, with IIT-Guwahati as the runner-up.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The Energize India conclave saw strong participation, with Avinya’25 receiving 173 applications from across India and Vasudha attracting global innovators. The winners will showcase their innovations at India Energy Week 2025, where over 70,000 energy professionals from 120 countries will attend.
  • - Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted India’s energy diversification, increasing imports from 27 to 39 countries. He also announced that India has reached 19% ethanol blending, nearing its 20% target ahead of schedule, with plans for further expansion.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has supported 303 startups with ₹286.36 crore through a ₹547.35 crore fund, fostering India’s startup ecosystem of 110+ unicorns.
  • (ii) Panel discussions featured Shri Pankaj Jain (Petroleum & Natural Gas Secretary) and Shri S.C.L. Das (MSME Secretary), addressing energy startup opportunities and regulatory support.
  • (iii) The winners will gain global exposure at India Energy Week 2025, scheduled in New Delhi from February 11-14, 2025, featuring 700+ companies, 500 speakers, and 6,000+ delegates.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who recently announced the winners of the Avinya’25 and Vasudha startup challenges?

Correct Answer: Hardeep Singh Puri

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