Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS) concluded its 68th batch of a free three-month computer training program, handing out certificates to 19 dedicated differently-abled participants. The course equips learners with practical tools like MS Office, internet navigation, typing, and digital communication, directly linking them to job opportunities in a tech-driven world. NSS's efforts span a wide array of vocational training, from tailoring and embroidery to mobile repairing.

Ananda Prakash Verma is the co‑founder and CEO of Fasal, an AI- and IoT-based precision agriculture platform launched in 2018. As a progress catalyst in agritech, Ananda Prakash Verma combines engineering expertise with field insights to democratise advanced crop advisory services for horticulture farmers.

Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) and Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled launched a 12-day intensive coaching camp, supported by NTT DATA under its CSR program. Inaugurated at the Samarthanam Art Centre, the camp will prepare India’s top 56 visually impaired women cricketers for the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, scheduled for November 2025 across three venues — New Delhi, Kathmandu, and Bengaluru.

Rajasthan’s Udaipur-based Narayan Seva Sansthan (NSS), guided by its motto “Nar Seva – Narayan Seva”, hosted a large-scale free distribution camp for artificial limbs and callipers at Minerva Gardens, Hyderabad, where 783 differently-abled individuals from Telangana, Maharashtra, and Andhra Pradesh were provided with 851 custom-fitted artificial limbs, callipers, and other assistive devices—completely free of cost—helping them regain mobility, independence, and confidence.

KPIT APEX (Advanced Platform for Embedded eXpertise) Lab is part of KPIT’s CSR program and academia upskilling and represents a strategic step towards bridging the gap between academic learning and industrial application. Aligned with NEP 2020, the lab promotes multidisciplinary learning, hands-on experience, and modular, credit-based education. It operates in a cluster-based format, making it accessible to students from COEP Technological University and member institutions.

Progress Catalyst Aadit Palicha envisions Zepto as a global leader in quick commerce, aiming to expand its footprint beyond India.

Syngene International Ltd., in partnership with the Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad (RICH) and Biocon Foundation, launched the third cohort of its flagship scholarship, mentoring and industry orientation program for women in STEM. Designed to empower women from tier two and three institutions, the program offers structured mentorship, financial assistance and hands-on research exposure, which includes practical experience in real lab environments.

Raghav Chandra, a progress catalyst in India’s digital transformation journey, is the co-founder and Chief Product and Technology Officer of Urban Company, Asia’s largest home services marketplace. His work has played a pivotal role in modernising the largely unorganised home services sector—bringing transparency, reliability, and scalability through technology.

Recognising the regulatory shift brought about by the IRDAI, key surgeon associations in India have stressed the need for uniform implementation across health insurance providers. Dr. Vivek Bindal, Chairman, Clinical Robotic Surgery Association (India Chapter) said, “Both emerging clinical evidence and real-world surgical experience indicate that robotic-assisted surgery is associated with lower recurrence rates, reduced need for blood transfusions, and a measurable decline i

Gaurav Munjal’s leadership has positioned Unacademy as a progress catalyst within India's education sector—disrupting conventional coaching models, empowering millions of students with affordable and flexible learning, and integrating technology to democratise education.

Phanindra Sama is an Indian tech entrepreneur celebrated for co-founding RedBus, the world’s largest online bus ticketing platform. As a progress catalyst in India’s digital transportation sector, Phanindra Sama's work has streamlined travel and pioneered transparent, technology-driven travel marketplaces.

As the creative mind behind Balaji Telefilms and the digital platform ALTBalaji, Ekta Kapoor has consistently served as a catalyst for genre innovation and the elevation of women-centric narratives in Indian media. Starting her career at just 17, Ekta Kapoor has driven the progress of the television and OTT industry by fusing traditional themes with bold, contemporary formats.

Priyanka Gill is an entrepreneur and investor whose career has been a catalyst for innovation across digital media, influencer marketing, and now sustainable luxury. From founding POPxo—a pioneering content platform for Indian women—to co-founding the Good Glamm Group and launching the lab-grown diamond venture Coluxe, Priyanka Gill has consistently driven progress by merging content, commerce, and conscious consumerism.

MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, unveiled a campaign like no other — #NoPuffPlease— ahead of World No Tobacco Day. The campaign urges smokers to avoid smoking not just for their own health, but to protect the people around them — friends, family, colleagues, and even strangers who often become passive smokers without a choice.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a world-leading specialist cancer centre, has today announced a pioneering partnership with NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, and CARPL.ai, a leading enterprise imaging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning operations (MLOps) platform.

Backed by science and inspired by real experiences, Matri Pro is designed to provide drug-free, non-invasive menstrual pain relief using a combination of advance TENS technology.

Traffic and Road Safety Wing of Punjab Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hartek Foundation today, establishing a collaborative framework aimed at advancing road safety through a gender-responsive and data-driven approach. Additionally, this partnership shall support R&D on enhancing the visibility and safety of the traffic officials on the road through solar powered infrastructure like traffic aid posts, halting stations, solar helmets etc.

Colonel Sofia Qureshi is a distinguished officer in the Indian Army, renowned for her pioneering contributions to military communications and cyber warfare. Her leadership during critical operations and her role in modernising the Army's technological capabilities have made her a catalyst for progress within the armed forces.

Zomato, India's food ordering and delivery platform, in collaboration with Startup India, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India, concluded the second edition of the Zomato Plastic-Free Future Packathon, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

A progress catalyst in India's strategic defence sector, Dr Tessy Thomas has significantly advanced indigenous missile technology, inspiring a generation of scientists and engineers.