IIT Delhi Hosts Tribal Students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools for Startup Mahakumbh 2025 Exposure Visit

As part of Startup Mahakumbh 2025, IIT Delhi organised an exposure visit for tribal students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools to introduce them to the world of innovation and entrepreneurship.

IIT Delhi Hosts Tribal Students from EMRS for Startup Mahakumbh 2025

IIT Delhi 2025: The Bhagwan Birsa Munda Cell (BBMC) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi hosted a special exposure visit for tribal school students from across India. The initiative welcomed 99 high schoolers from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS), offering them an inspiring glimpse into the world of science, technology, and innovation. Through guided tours of IIT Delhi’s cutting-edge laboratories and research facilities, the students experienced firsthand the institute’s vibrant research ecosystem and technological advancements.

Makerspace

Under the guidance of Prof. Jay Dhariwal from IIT Delhi’s Department of Design, students witnessed live demos of 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC routing. Lab coordinator Narendra Sharma and his team also introduced them to electronics, PCB fabrication, and key hand and power tools.

Novel Materials and Interface Physics Laboratory, Department of Physics

Under the guidance of Prof. Rajendra S. Dhaka and lab coordinator Madhav (Research Scholar, Department of Physics), students explored advanced scientific concepts like superconductors, particle accelerators, and sodium-ion batteries. Interactive sessions with quizzes and hands-on activities kept them engaged, while demonstrations of techniques like pulsed laser deposition, ball milling, and arc melting offered real-world insights into physics and materials science.

Mahatma Gandhi Gramodaya Parisar (Micro Model Complex), CRDT

At the Biogas Lab, under the guidance of Prof. Virendra Kumar Vijay from the Centre for Rural Development and Technology and Dr. M. J. Sukhesh, BDTC Project Manager, students explored renewable energy technologies powered by resources like cow dung. They observed the biogas upgradation plant in action and learned how biogas technology can be harnessed for sustainable development in their regions and tribal communities.

The 3-day exposure visit concluded with an interactive session between EMRS and IIT Delhi students, fostering a meaningful exchange of ideas and aspirations. The session featured a presentation on Janjaati Nayaks (tribal heroes) and insights from student-led groups such as AINA, SAVERA, and ENACTUS.

• AINA: A student group at IIT Delhi dedicated to social outreach, AINA conducts educational initiatives for underprivileged students both on and off campus. Each semester, the group also travels across India to engage with diverse cultures and explore grassroots challenges firsthand.
• SAVERA: Focused on empowering rural communities, SAVERA promotes rural entrepreneurship to address the root causes of rural-to-urban migration. The group works primarily in villages of Madhya Pradesh, tackling social, economic, and environmental issues through innovative, community-driven solutions.
• ENACTUS: This student-led chapter at IIT Delhi drives social impact through initiatives like Project Jhabua, which supports Bhil farmers with clean fuel solutions and income generation opportunities, and Project Biolite, which repurposes coconut waste for industrial use, promoting sustainability and circular economy practices.

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