{
  "id": 12183616,
  "title": "MP's Jhansi UP RISE Sees 12 Startup Teams Pitch Ideas, On Mint Wins Top Honour",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/mps-jhansi-up-rise-sees-12-startup-teams-pitch-ideas-on-mint-wins-top",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-05T15:56:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/mps-jhansi-up-rise-sees-12-startup-teams-pitch-ideas-on-mint-wins-top-honour"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, Jhansi hosted the UP RISE program at the Gandhi Auditorium of Bundelkhand University, aiming to foster dialogue, resolve, and success among innovative youth. The event, inaugurated by Bundelkhand University's Vice-Chancellor Professor Mukesh Pandey, brought together students and innovators from the university and neighboring districts. Participants learned about Yogi Government schemes that provide financial assistance and loans for startups and businesses, with concerned departments setting up registration counters at the venue.\n\nA total of 12 startup teams showcased their ideas, with Abhishek and Nishant's On Mint emerging as the top winner, and Junaid Rizwan and Sagar's Ikshu receiving the runner-up award. The program attracted numerous startup founders, students, university teachers, mentors, and experts who engaged in discussions and offered guidance on accessing financial aid through the Yogi Government schemes.\n\nEntertaining the attendees was poet Mukul Sharma, who recited his compositions. As mentors and jury members, Alay Rizvi from Connect Marcom, Dr. Syed Shujaat Haider Jafri of Stufit, and Dr. Noor Alam Khan, President of the Institutions Innovation Council, were present. Professor M M Singh, Dr. Sandeep, and others from Bundelkhand University also attended.\n\nIn his address, Vice-Chancellor Professor Mukesh Pandey emphasized that programs like UP RISE align with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. He encouraged the youth to remain prepared to seize opportunities, as the event aimed to inspire innovation, self-reliance, and a spirit of entrepreneurship.",
  "summary": "Jhansi, October 05: UP RISE was organized on Monday at Gandhi Auditorium of Bundelkhand University with the mantra of dialogue, resolve and success. Bundelkhand University Vice-Chancellor Professor Mukesh Pandey inaugurated the program. Innovative youth presented their startup ideas at the event. Students and innovators from Bundelkhand University, as well as several neighboring districts,…",
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}