NITI Aayog / Krystelle Dsouza

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From the Army to Banks: The Indian Startup Building Tomorrow’s Cyber Defences Today

From securing the Indian Army and Navy to preparing banks and public infrastructure for the quantum era, QNu Labs is developing homegrown cybersecurity solutions for a post-quantum world.

How AI-Powered Underwater Robots Are Transforming India’s Marine Infrastructure and Coral Conservation

Kerala-based EyeROV has built indigenous AI-powered underwater robots that inspect critical infrastructure, assist the Indian Navy, and support coral reef surveys in Andaman and Lakshadweep, reducing risk for humans and improving marine conservation.

Dhruva Space’s Satellite Technology Is Reshaping Agriculture, Cities, and Disaster Response

Inspired by the 2001 Gujarat earthquake, Dhruva Space is creating indigenous satellite infrastructure that is making Earth observation more accessible for agriculture, disaster management, and sustainable development.

40,000 Digital Runners, 3.2 Million Lives Reached: The Tech Transforming Rural India’s Access to Healthcare

Anaxee’s AI-powered, GPS-enabled platform has built a network of 40,000 Digital Runners across 540 districts, helping organisations deliver trusted last-mile services to India’s most remote communities. Its technology-driven model has already counselled 3.2 million villagers and enabled 1.8 million COVID-19 vaccinations, demonstrating how digital innovation can transform rural healthcare and public service delivery.

Spark School AI is Helping Teachers Save 50% of Lesson Planning Time

By cutting teachers’ lesson planning time by nearly 50%, Spark School AI is showing how artificial intelligence can strengthen, not replace, educators while advancing NEP 2020’s vision of personalised, future-ready learning.

How 2 Lakh Farmers Are Using AI To Earn Carbon Credits By Removing 2 Million Tonnes of Carbon

With AI, satellite imagery and regenerative farming, Varaha has brought 1.1 million acres under climate-positive agriculture, helping over 2 lakh farmers earn from carbon credits while restoring the land.

The Indian Innovation Targeting Air Pollution by Capturing Particulate Matter, Thus Improving Public Health

Praan has developed an indigenous, filterless air purification technology that captures harmful particulate matter without disposable filters, making clean air more accessible for large industrial and public spaces. As air pollution continues to threaten public health, its scalable innovation could help create healthier workplaces and cities across India.

How Frontier Robotics Could Replace Dangerous Manual Work

What began as one seafarer’s frustration with dangerous tank cleaning has evolved into a deep-tech robotic platform for hazardous industries. BetaTANK’s indigenous innovation could redefine industrial maintenance by taking workers out of harm’s way.

AI & Elderly Mobility: A Smart Cane That Gives Seniors Their Independence Back

The Wander On Assist smart cane uses AI, GPS, and real-time health monitoring to bring personalised, preventive healthcare into seniors’ daily lives, enabling safer and more independent ageing.

CIMCON’s Smart Water Technology is Building Intelligent Water Networks

Using sensors, automation and artificial intelligence, CIMCON has built a real-time digital infrastructure platform that helps utilities detect leaks, predict equipment failures, optimise water distribution and improve energy efficiency across cities and villages.

3 Lakh Students, One Smartphone-First Revolution: How CodeYogi Is Democratising AI

CodeYogi is a smartphone-first learning platform that enables students from underserved communities to learn coding and AI using low-cost Android phones, removing barriers of cost, language and infrastructure. With over three lakh learners across nine states, it is transforming young people from technology consumers into creators solving real-world problems.

From Smart Cow Collars to Carbon Credits: How AI Is Transforming Dairy Farming for 22 Lakh Farmers Across India

From AI-powered smart cattle collars and precision breeding tools to methane reduction programmes and carbon credit generation, eVerse.AI is transforming dairy farming through technology built for rural India. Today, its AI ecosystem supports over 22 lakh farmers, helping improve animal health, increase milk yields, reduce emissions, and create more sustainable and profitable livelihoods.

30-Min Farm Loans, 60k Lending Opportunities: AI Is Transforming Agricultural Credit

Satellite imagery, AI and geospatial analytics are helping banks assess farmland in real time, reducing loan approvals from up to 15 days to under 30 minutes. The technology has already analysed 2.1 million farms, covered 85 million hectares and generated over 60,000 farm-lending opportunities across India.

Inside the Copper Nanotechnology Powering 99.99% Antimicrobial Activity

An IIT Delhi innovation is harnessing active copper nanotechnology to deliver 99.99% antimicrobial activity across medical materials, reducing India’s reliance on imported antimicrobial technologies. With applications spanning hospital surfaces, PPE, implants, and wound care, the technology could strengthen infection prevention and improve healthcare outcomes at scale.

CanAssist Breast (CAB): How AI Can Transform Breast Cancer Treatment

As breast cancer becomes the most common cancer among Indian women, CanAssist Breast uses AI and protein biomarkers to predict recurrence risk and guide chemotherapy decisions. Already used by 1500+ doctors across five countries, the test is making precision oncology more affordable and accessible.

This IIT Madras Initiative Is Breaking Language Barriers in AI Education

IIT Madras is using multilingual AI education to make emerging technologies accessible to millions, enabling learners from diverse backgrounds to build future-ready skills. The initiative demonstrates how language-inclusive technology can accelerate digital inclusion and expand India’s AI workforce.

This Agrivoltaics Idea Could Power India’s Farms Without Taking Away Farmland

By integrating elevated solar infrastructure with crop cultivation, Anand Jain has created a scalable agrivoltaic model that maximises land productivity. His innovation illustrates how technology can simultaneously improve energy generation, agricultural resilience, and rural livelihoods.

How Bharat-VISTAAR Is Connecting 140M+ Farmers to Smarter Agriculture

Bharat-VISTAAR is an AI-driven, voice-first platform that integrates trusted agricultural data to provide farmers with personalised crop, weather, market, and scheme recommendations. By making digital services accessible in local languages, it empowers millions of farmers to make faster, more informed decisions.

How Yatri Is Transforming Mumbai’s Public Transport Through Data and AI

With over 3 million downloads, Yatri has built a custom GPS, AI, and real-time data platform to track Mumbai’s local trains with remarkable precision. The technology is helping millions of commuters make better travel decisions while laying the groundwork for smarter urban mobility systems.

EV Doctor: Using Artificial Intelligence to Prevent Battery Failures

As India accelerates its transition to electric mobility, BatteryOk’s AI-powered EV Doctor is making battery diagnostics faster, smarter, and more accessible, helping prevent safety risks, extend battery lifespan, and strengthen the foundations of a cleaner urban future.