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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Delhi to throw 50-lakh innovation challenge to retrofit BS-IV trucks
Delhi govt is launching a research and development exercise through a competition to encourage retrofitting innovations in line with Commission for Air Quality Management 's directive banning BS-IV heavy vehicles from entering the city starting Nov 1. The govt plans to award ₹50 lakh to people or companies that develop effective technology to upgrade BS-IV trucks to BS-VI standards. It will also invest in research and innovation for converting diesel cars into electric vehicles. The initiatives aim to reduce pollution and support cleaner transportation solutions in Delhi, said environment minister Manjinder Sirsa . The selected projects will initially be given ₹5 lakh, and the technology that qualifies for use and gets the certification from National Physical Laboratory will win ₹50 lakh, Sirsa said, adding that the govt wants to encourage research and development and provide talented minds with a platform. He noted that currently, retrofitting cars into electric vehicles was a costly exercise. "If people come up with cheaper innovations, the govt is planning to consider them." The managing director of NGO International Council on Clean Transportation, Amit Bhatt, said, "Retrofitting engines with after-treatment devices can be technically possible, but the associated costs could be high." The govt will organise Industrial Ideathon 2025 in Aug, aiming to source innovative, student-led solutions to drive industrial growth in the city. Organised by Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation on behalf of the industries department, it is being co-hosted by Netaji Subhas University of Technology. Sirsa said the event was part of the govt's mission to bring young innovators into the heart of industrial policymaking. "Ideathon reflects our government's commitment to digital transformation, youth empowerment and inclusive entrepreneurship." Open to over 120 interdisciplinary student teams from around 30 colleges and universities across Delhi, the competition will accept registrations from July 14 to Aug 4 on Teams of two-four students, at least one of them a woman, will participate. It invites solutions across four sectors-logistics and supply-chain management challenges, tech solutions for ease of doing business for startups and entrepreneurs, frontier technologies to revamp industrial ecosystem, and innovations to strengthen the micro, small and medium enterprises sector.
News18
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- News18
Delhi Govt Launches Rs 50 Lakh Innovation Challenge To Tackle Pollution From Heavy Vehicles
Delhi's Industries and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the government aims to encourage practical, scalable innovations to tackle pollution from heavy vehicles. As the BS-IV diesel heavy vehicles are set to be restricted in Delhi from November 1, the Delhi government has launched an innovation challenge aimed at finding retrofit solutions to upgrade such vehicles to BS-VI standards. The top prize for a viable solution has been set at Rs 50 lakh. The initiative comes in response to directives from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), which has mandated the ban as part of efforts to curb vehicular pollution in the capital. Delhi's Industries and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the government aims to encourage practical, scalable innovations to tackle pollution from heavy vehicles. 'Initial qualifying entries will receive Rs 5 lakh for prototype development. Final winners, whose technology clears evaluation by the National Physical Laboratory, will be awarded Rs 50 lakh," Sirsa said. He added that the aim is to provide a platform for innovators working on cost-effective, clean mobility solutions. Further, the government is also exploring ways to convert diesel cars into electric vehicles as part of its broader clean transport strategy. In a separate initiative, the Delhi government has also announced the Industrial Ideathon 2025, aimed at sourcing fresh ideas from students for industrial development. Organised by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) in collaboration with Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), the event invites student teams from institutions across Delhi. Registrations are open from July 14 to August 4 at 'This ideathon reflects our commitment to involving youth in shaping Delhi's industrial future," said Sirsa. The competition will be held in two phases—preliminary rounds on August 13–14 at NSUT and a final round between August 18–20. Teams will pitch solutions in areas such as logistics, startup ease-of-business, advanced industrial technologies, and MSME support. Each team must consist of 2–4 members, including at least one female participant. Over 120 teams from more than 30 colleges are expected to take part. view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 07:11 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Delhi to throw 50-lakh innovation challenge to retrofit BS-IV trucks
New Delhi: Delhi govt is launching a research and development exercise through a competition to encourage retrofitting innovations in line with Commission for Air Quality Management's directive banning BS-IV heavy vehicles from entering the city starting Nov 1. The govt plans to award Rs 50 lakh to people or companies that develop effective technology to upgrade BS-IV trucks to BS-VI standards. It will also invest in research and innovation for converting diesel cars into electric vehicles. The initiatives aim to reduce pollution and support cleaner transportation solutions in Delhi, said environment minister Manjinder Sirsa. The selected projects will initially be given Rs 5 lakh, and the technology that qualifies for use and gets the certification from National Physical Laboratory will win Rs 50 lakh, Sirsa said, adding that the govt wants to encourage research and development and provide talented minds with a platform. You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi He noted that currently, retrofitting cars into electric vehicles was a costly exercise. "If people come up with cheaper innovations, the govt is planning to consider them." The managing director of NGO International Council on Clean Transportation, Amit Bhatt, said, "Retrofitting engines with after-treatment devices can be technically possible, but the associated costs could be high." The govt will organise Industrial Ideathon 2025 in Aug, aiming to source innovative, student-led solutions to drive industrial growth in the city. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Shop Sale Libas Undo Organised by Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation on behalf of the industries department, it is being co-hosted by Netaji Subhas University of Technology. Sirsa said the event was part of the govt's mission to bring young innovators into the heart of industrial policymaking. "Ideathon reflects our government's commitment to digital transformation, youth empowerment and inclusive entrepreneurship." Open to over 120 interdisciplinary student teams from around 30 colleges and universities across Delhi, the competition will accept registrations from July 14 to Aug 4 on Teams of two-four students, at least one of them a woman, will participate. It invites solutions across four sectors—logistics and supply-chain management challenges, tech solutions for ease of doing business for startups and entrepreneurs, frontier technologies to revamp industrial ecosystem, and innovations to strengthen the micro, small and medium enterprises sector.
NDTV
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- NDTV
Delhi To Offer Rs 50 Lakh For Innovation To Cut Pollution From Heavy Vehicles
New Delhi: With the clock ticking on the upcoming ban on BS-IV diesel heavy vehicles in the capital, the Delhi government is planning on rolling out a competition to find retrofit solutions, offering a top prize of ₹50 lakh for workable technology that can upgrade older trucks to BS-VI standards. The move follows a directive from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), which bars BS-IV heavy vehicles from entering Delhi starting November 1. Officials say the goal is to support pollution control through innovation rather than just enforcement. "Initially, the projects that qualify will be given ₹5 lakh, and those whose technology would qualify for use and after certification from the National Physical Laboratory, one can win ₹50 lakh," Industries and Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa told NDTV. He said the government wants to offer a platform for innovators to bring cost-effective clean mobility solutions into the mainstream. "The government wants to encourage research and development and provide talented minds with a platform," Mr Sirsa said. Currently, retrofitting cars into electric vehicles is a costly exercise, which deters many from switching to electric. If people come up with technological innovations in this sector that are cheaper, the government is planning to consider them as well." In parallel, the government is also backing research on converting diesel cars into electric vehicles as part of its wider clean transport strategy. Industrial Ideathon to Tap Campus Innovation The Delhi government also announced Industrial Ideathon 2025, set to kick off next month to crowdsource student-led solutions for industrial growth. The event, organised by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) in collaboration with Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), is open to student teams from across the city. Registrations are open from July 14 to August 4 via the official portal- "Industrial Ideathon 2025 is part of our mission to bring young innovators into the heart of industrial policymaking," Mr Sirsa said. "Delhi's youth has the talent and imagination we need to solve the real challenges faced by our industries." The ideathon will be held in two phases. A preliminary round is scheduled for August 13–14 at NSUT, where shortlisted teams will take on a timed innovation challenge. Finalists will compete in the grand finale between August 18 and 20, pitching solutions to a panel of industry experts. Ideas will be judged across four focus areas: logistics and supply chain, ease of doing business for startups, frontier technologies for industrial transformation, and strengthening the MSME sector. Each team must include two to four members, with at least one female participant. More than 120 teams from over 30 institutions are expected to participate. "We believe in policy by participation," Mr Sirsa added. "The collaboration between DSIIDC and NSUT is the first step in a longer journey to make Delhi the innovation capital of India."
News18
a day ago
- Business
- News18
Delhi govt to hold Industrial Ideathon 2025
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) The Delhi government said on Tuesday that it will organise the Industrial Ideathon 2025 next month, with the aim of sourcing innovative, student-led solutions to drive industrial growth in the capital. Organised by the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) on behalf of the industries department, the ideathon is being co-hosted by the Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT), an official statement said. Announcing the event, Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, 'Industrial Ideathon 2025 is part of our mission to bring young innovators into the heart of industrial policymaking. Delhi's youth has the talent and imagination we need to solve the real challenges faced by our industries. This ideathon reflects our government's commitment to digital transformation, youth empowerment and inclusive entrepreneurship." Open to interdisciplinary student teams from colleges and universities across Delhi, the competition will accept registrations from July 14 to August 4 via the official website — The ideathon will be conducted in two phases. The preliminary round is scheduled for August 13-14 at the NSUT, where shortlisted teams will participate in an intensive eight-hour challenge and pitch their ideas to a panel of industry experts. The grand finale will be a daylong event that will be held between August 18 and August 20, with top teams from each category presenting their refined solutions. Teams of two to four students are eligible to participate, with the condition that each team must have at least one female member. The ideathon invites solutions across four critical sectors — logistics and supply-chain management challenges in Delhi's industrial clusters, tech solutions for ease of doing business for startups and entrepreneurs, frontier technologies to revamp Delhi's industrial ecosystem and practical innovations to strengthen the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) sector. Sirsa emphasised the government's vision behind the initiative, saying, 'We believe in policy by participation. With this ideathon, we are institutionalising youth involvement in government processes. The collaboration between DSIIDC and NSUT is the first step in a longer journey to make Delhi the innovation capital of India." Over 120 teams from more than 30 academic institutions are expected to take part in the event. All participants will be awarded certificates and the winning teams will be felicitated by senior dignitaries at the closing ceremony. PTI SLB RC (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 20:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
