Indian deep-tech startup Genrobotics has secured an ₹80 crore contract with Singapore’s water authority to deploy 44 robots for cleaning & inspecting sewer networks over the next two years. The company beat over 600 global firms following an 18-month evaluation.
This was particularly satisfying news for me because I invested in them in 2020.
And I invested because I was moved by the fact that their motive for starting the company was to create the ‘Bandicoot,’ for ridding the country of manual scavenging.
This was not a goal that would deliver them a fast path to an IPO and sky-high valuations & make them extraordinarily rich.
But it was a goal that would have a dramatic social impact.
Our municipalities were not just robbing workmen of their dignity, but putting their lives at risk. The Bandicoot robot would rectify that.
So, to paraphrase Robert Frost: They took the path “…less traveled by / And that has made all the difference”
In other words, they created a purpose-led company
And the news of their win in Singapore was gratifying because it signals that purpose and profits are not at odds with each other.
(Since that win, they also have won a ₹17 crore tender from the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) for the deployment of its advanced Bandicoot Mobility+ robotic sewer cleaning systems.)
Startups like Genrobotics that are created with a higher Purpose, are my #MondayMotivation
India throws away millions of tonnes of plastic every year.
Hyderabad is using it to build its sidewalks.
In Jubilee Hills, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation is laying footpaths made from 65–70% recycled single-use plastic.
But that’s not all.
A 10 kW solar canopy above the walkway will generate electricity while giving pedestrians shade.
An automated cleaning system keeps the panels efficient in Hyderabad’s dusty conditions, while lightning arresters and proper earthing ensure public safety.
The footpath is also built with tactile pavers and guidance bars for visually impaired users and senior citizens.
With completion targeted around March 2026, this model is expected to shape similar pedestrian-first corridors across the city.
If one kilometre can do this, imagine what 100 cities could achieve.
#Hyderabad #GHMC #SustainableCities #PlasticWaste #RecycledPlastic #SolarPower #UrbanInnovation
[Hyderabad, Sustainability, Plastic Free Pollution, Plastic Waste, Solar Power Footpath]
Do you know him ???
Or you only know Akbar and Aurangzeb ??
Dr Narinder Singh Kapany - an Indian American physicist, inventor, and entrepreneur, widely known as the "Father of Fiber Optics" for his pioneering work that laid the groundwork for modern telecommunications and the internet.
He coined the term "fiber optics," developed key principles for light transmission through fibers, and held over 100 patents in various fields, earning him honors like India's Padma Vibhushan and recognition as a Fortune "Unsung Hero of the 20th Century".
His work on fiber optics is fundamental to 4G/5G networks and the global internet.
He is celebrated for his vision and perseverance in transforming communication technology.
Fiber Optics Pioneer: Inspired by bending light, he demonstrated its practical use for data transmission, a concept once thought impossible in non straight lines, leading to the digital age.
He founded several companies and, with his wife Satinder, established the Sikh Foundation to preserve Sikh heritage.
When you use the internet today, that's because of an Indian Sikh.
Our CNC machine has now clocked a speed of 1304 pieces/minute!!
That’s more than 21 springs in a second!
A 30% increase in speed over our previous record.
We achieved this feat without a thorough redesign of the entire machine.
All springs you see here are in the tolerance of +/- 0.1 mm
It was already the fastest in the country. We just dialled it up a notch. This is now one of the fastest CNC spring coiler in the world, if not the fastest.
Investing in R&D pays.
Designed and built in Bharat 🇮🇳
Lucknow jumped from Rank 41 to 3 in India’s cleanest cities list and the credit goes to one man and a mission.
Meet IAS Indrajeet Singh, the Municipal Commissioner who turned garbage hills into green parks and waste into fuel.
Watch how Lucknow cleaned up its act one electric vehicle, one tree, one citizen at a time.
#CleanIndia #Lucknow #CityTransformation #Inspiring #GoodGovernanceDay #IAS
[Good Governance Day, Lucknow, IAS Indrajeet Singh, Waste Management, Clean Cities]
Hyderabad’s Bowenpally market transforms 10 tons of waste daily into 300 units of electricity, biofuel, and fertiliser.
Powering streetlights, stalls, and water supply, it prevents 6,290 kg of CO2 emissions annually and creates jobs for women.
Built by CSIR-IICT and Ahuja Engineering, the market is a model of sustainability in action.
Scroll down to see how Bowenpally turns waste into energy—and hope! >>
What if every city embraced such solutions? Could this be the key to a sustainable future for our planet? Comment below!
#Sustainability #CleanEnergy #GreenInnovation #Bowenpally #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #EmpoweringCommunities
[Sustainability, Clean Energy, Green Innovation, Bowenpally, Renewable Energy, Climate Action, Empowering Communities]
🚨You’ve seen the breathtaking views of the Chenab Rail Bridge — the world’s tallest railway bridge.
But do you know the story behind it? Let’s deep dive into the untold history and the woman who made it possible: Prof. Gali Madhavi Latha. 🧵
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It is very shocking to see that GFG has been banned on @Google search and the website is completely blacklisted suddenly.
It has been more than a decade since GFG is helping students.
Google shares a massive >80% search engine market, and it's a monopoly when it comes to internet search.
Suddenly taking down a prestigious educational website from their search is a big hit for the business as well as for their students.
Not sure exactly what is the reason for this ban, but I'm sure that GFG is a credible website and it doesn't deserve this ban for so long.
I would urge you all to please support GeeksforGeeks and let's stand with them when they need us.
More power to you @sandeep_jain and the whole GFG team.
I'm sure you'll come back even stronger. 🚀
#SupportGFG
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