Leasing Revolutionizes EV Ownership in India 5 Startups Leading the Way

The transition to electric mobility has long appeared challenging for many businesses and individuals. The high upfront costs of electric vehicles (EVs) and the uncertainty around financing left many fleet operators and last-mile delivery businesses hesitant to make the switch. But today, a silent revolution is taking place—one driven by innovative startups that are making EV ownership more affordable and accessible than ever before.

Rather than buying EVs outright, businesses and individuals are now opting for leasing models that eliminate hefty down payments and offer flexible, cost-effective alternatives. From fleet management solutions to battery leasing, these models help reduce operational costs while driving India closer to a sustainable mobility future. With EV leasing, companies can save up to 20% on monthly expenses, all while enjoying the benefits of lower maintenance and zero fuel costs.

At the heart of this transformation are five pioneering startups that are reshaping how India moves. From providing seamless fleet management solutions to offering battery-as-a-service, these companies are making it easier for businesses and individuals to embrace the EV revolution.

The Game Changers of EV Leasing

ALT Mobility

ALT Mobility is an EV leasing platform specialising in fleet management across seven cities. The Delhi-based startup offers easy financing for EV-as-a-service and last-mile delivery, with zero upfront costs. By paying a small security deposit and monthly lease, you can save up to 20 percent on monthly expenses. Partnered with 8+ OEMs like Piaggio and Euler Motors, ALT Mobility also provides a Fleet OS app for real-time vehicle and fleet monitoring.

Revfin:

One of the top online consumer loan platforms, Revfin, works to increase financial inclusion in India. Through its cutting-edge technologies and unconventional data analysis, Revfin provides people with easy-to-access lending solutions. By collaborating with Zappit to offer airport pickup services, Revfin has recently extended its offerings to the 4W EV market. Additionally, it has expanded its financing options and established a micro secondary market for EVs by working with other EV manufacturers and leasing firms.

Urja Mobility

UrjaMobility is a brand owned by MTOW Mobility Private Limited based at New Delhi.This Energy focused Company focus to work towards making owning an EV easily and believe “Battery is the new fuel” and this belief it presents battery leasing for commercial category for Electric Two Wheelers (L2), Electric Three Wheelers (L3, L5) and convert this upfront cost towards the battery (energy) to an easy MLV (Monthly Lease Value).

Ecofy

Ecofy, India’s green-only NBFC, supports sustainable initiatives by offering affordable, hassle-free EV loans with minimal documentation and competitive interest rates. Financing up to 90 percent of the vehicle’s on-road price at 1/6th the cost per km compared to diesel, Ecofy is becoming a key player in EV financing. Partnered with brands like Ather, Mahindra, and Ola Electric, Ecofy provides financial assistance for electric two- and three-wheelers in both individual and corporate segments.

Greaves Finance

Greaves Finance Ltd., through its 100% ev-focused lending platform evfin, is India’s only ev-focused non-banking financial company (NBFC) and a wholly owned subsidiary of Greaves Cotton Ltd. With a mission to democratise the EV experience, Greaves Finance Limited, under its platform evfin, provides innovative financing solutions exclusively tailored to electric vehicle ownership, supporting the growth of sustainable mobility in India.

VanHelsing RaaS: A New Emergence in the Ransomware Landscape

VanHelsing RaaS, a new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), was launched on March 7, 2025, and its rapid growth is raising alarms across the cyber security community. Within just two weeks of its introduction, VanHelsingRaaS has already managed to infect three known victims and create a more sophisticated variant, highlighting its potential to become a major player in the ransomware game.

For an in-depth understanding of VanHelsing RaaS, read Check Point Research’s comprehensive report here.

What is VanHelsing RaaS?

VanHelsingRaaS operates on a model that allows various participants—from seasoned hackers to newcomers—to take part in launching ransomware attacks. To join the affiliate program, participants are required to make a $5,000 deposit. Once in, affiliates can reap the rewards, as they keep a whopping 80% of the ransom payments, with only 20% going to the core operators. However, there is one imperative rule: affiliates are strictly prohibited from targeting systems in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

Uniquely, the multi-platform ransomware supports various operating systems, including Windows, Linux, BSD, ARM, and ESXi systems. The broad compatibility significantly enhances its reach, making it a tempting option for affiliates seeking to capitalize on cyber extortion.

The Technology Behind VanHelsingRaaS

Check Point Research has identified two variants of the VanHelsing ransomware specifically targeting Windows systems. However, the program’s representatives boast a more extensive range of capabilities through an intuitive control panel designed to simplify the execution of ransomware attacks. Recently obtained samples indicate that the ransomware is being actively updated, with the latest version introducing new command-line arguments and features that reflect ongoing development.

The sophisticated nature of this ransomware, coupled with its user-friendly management tools, makes it appealing to both veteran hackers and those new to the cyber crime scene. The recent updates showcase its rapid evolution, further underlining the potential risks it poses.

Impact and Ransom Demands

VanHelsingRaaS has already made headlines by demanding substantial ransom payments from its victims. Reports indicate that during negotiations, affiliates have required as much as $500,000 to be transferred to a designated Bitcoin wallet. With the ability to encrypt files and demand exorbitant fees for decryption, its operational model is not only alarming for potential victims but also lucrative for those involved in the program.

Protecting your Orgniazation

As VanHelsingRaaS continues to grow and evolve, its impact on the cyber security landscape becomes increasingly significant. The combination of its enticing affiliate program, advanced technology, and broad system compatibility positions it as a formidable threat.

Check Point Threat Emulation and Harmony Endpoint provide strong protection against various threats by identifying malicious behavior before it affects networks. Threat Emulation detects unknown threats and zero-day vulnerabilities, while Harmony Endpoint allows users to access a secure version of files quickly, as the original files are examined thoroughly. This proactive strategy enhances security by ensuring quick access to safe content and effectively identifying and managing potential threats, preserving network integrity.

For an in-depth understanding of VanHelsing RaaS, read Check Point Research’s comprehensive report here.

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UiPath Introduces Test Cloud to Boost AI-Driven Automation

Mumbai, India March 26, 2025 – UiPath (NYSE: PATH), a leading enterprise automation and AI software company, announced the launch of UiPath Test Cloud, a revolutionary new approach to software testing that uses advanced AI to amplify tester productivity across the entire testing lifecycle for exceptional efficiency and cost savings.

Through Test Cloud, agentic testing for quality assurance teams becomes reality, equipping professionals with AI agents such as UiPath Autopilot™ and testing agents built with Agent Builder to act as collaborative partners throughout the testing lifecycle. In augmenting testers with AI, businesses can enable faster time to market, improve production stability, and deliver higher-quality software to customers.

Manual testing and test automation with legacy tools is costly, slow, and resource intensive. In fact, one study found up to 25% of IT spend is dedicated to quality assurance and testing. Test Cloud represents a shift toward AI-augmented testing, focusing on collaboration between people and AI agents to enhance the complete testing process. It is designed to address both technical and personal challenges faced by testers in an increasingly complex software development landscape.

UiPath Test Cloud introduces agentic testing to quality assurance, engineering, and testing teams at any organization via:

  • Autopilot for Testers: an out-of-the-box agent that harnesses a broad collection of built-in and customizable AI to accelerate the testing lifecycle, including agentic test design, agentic test automation, and agentic test management.
  • Agent Builder: a toolkit for building custom AI agents tailored to unique testing needs, giving teams flexibility to create exactly what they need, when they need it, according to their own specifications.

According to a study by IDC commissioned by UiPath, organizations using Test Cloud have improved test efficiency by 36% and doubled the throughput of delivering new features as well as reduced outages by 50% and troubleshooting time by 93%. For example, Cisco is cutting its manual testing efforts nearly in half with Autopilot, freeing up valuable time for its testing teams to focus on challenges that benefit from human creativity, strategic thinking, and decision making.

“Agentic testing marks an exciting new era for companies to advance an area of their business that is still stubbornly manual and time intensive. With Test Cloud, testing teams engage interactively with AI agents that act like partners in collaborating, supporting, and working in tandem with testing professionals around the clock across the entire testing lifecycle,” said Gerd Weishaar, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Testing Products at UiPath. “Traditional testing is recognized by CIOs and CTOs as the biggest bottleneck to delivering new innovations to customers rapidly. Implementing agentic testing with Test Cloud enables faster time to market and improves production stability, which increases customer satisfaction and helps companies grow revenue.”

Capabilities of Test Cloud

UiPath Test Cloud is a full-featured testing offering that equips software testing teams with enterprise-ready, production-grade, resilient end-to-end automation for modern and enterprise applications as well as a deployment environment catered to the needs of testers.

Agentic testing extends, accelerates, and simplifies testers’ work, increasing their productivity and job satisfaction. Together, Autopilot and Agent Builder form a powerful duo: built-in, customizable AI capabilities with Autopilot to get started fast, and the freedom and flexibility with Agent Builder to create the exact agents needed to accelerate testing. These agents are more than just conversational partners—they can perform tasks using tools teams equip them with like UI and API automations or even other agents.

With Test Cloud, organizations can unlock the benefits of a full-featured agentic testing offering:

  • Resilient end-to-end automation and production-grade architecture: automate testing for any UI or API of modern web, mobile, and enterprise applications, such as SAP and Oracle, and leverage production-grade architecture with industry-certified secure application testing, auditing and role management, and centralized credentials
  • Open, flexible, and responsible AI: enterprise-ready agentic testing capabilities are open, flexible, and responsible within CI/CD integrations, ALM integrations, version control, and webhooks. In addition, the UiPath AI Trust Layer ensures that agentic testing capabilities meet the highest standards of security, safety, and governance
  • Powered by the UiPath Platform: with enterprise-wide automation, users can share and reuse components across teams, and utilize marketplaces, snippets and libraries, object repositories, and asset management

Servotech Renewable Expands Green Footprint with North Eastern Railway Solar Project

26th March 2025:  Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. (NSE: SERVOTECH) (formerly known as Servotech Power Systems Ltd.), a leading provider of EV chargers and solar solutions, has announced its successful acquisition of its first solar rooftop order of around 2 MW from North Eastern Railway (NER), Lucknow Division. This achievement underscores Servotech’s expertise in providing renewable energy solutions and its commitment to supporting sustainable infrastructure development.

Commenting on the order, Sarika Bhatia, Director, Servotech Renewable Power System Ltd. (formerly known as Servotech Power Systems Ltd.)  said, “This first order in the railway sector is a testament to our technological capabilities and our commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions across various industries. We are enthusiastic about the potential opportunities within this sector and are confident in securing further solar projects in the near future. Our expertise will significantly support Indian Railways’ green energy initiatives”.

Servotech has established a strong presence in the renewable energy landscape, working closely with major oil marketing companies and state governments, and nodal agencies to deploy solar solutions and EV charging infrastructure across the country. The company is dedicated to innovation and providing sustainable solutions, and is now actively expanding its footprint within the Indian Railway sector to contribute their ambitious sustainability goals. This entry into the railway sector opens up new avenues for growth and aligns with the company’s vision of contributing to a greener future throughout the Indian Railways.

InfoVision Leads AI Monetization Dialogue at TM Forum Tour Mumbai

Mumbai, March 26th 2025 – At the recently concluded TM Forum Tour Mumbai, InfoVision hosted an engaging and forward-looking workshop titled “Monetizing Telecom AI: Balancing Data, Customer Experience, and Network Automation.” The session brought together telecom leaders for a focused conversation on how artificial intelligence is redefining monetization models, enhancing customer experience, and enabling intelligent network automation.

The workshop was conducted by Sampath Paranavitane, Vice President and Head of Global Strategy at InfoVision, Abhilash Vantaram, Vice President – Technologies & Solutions and Head of Cloud & Data, Emerging Tech & Innovation at InfoVision, Nilesh Mahajan, Vice President at Jio Platforms, Vivek Gaur, Vice President at Colt Technology Services and Alhad Tamhane, Vice President at Jio Platforms. Their combined perspectives offered a rich exploration of how telecom operators can translate AI capabilities into tangible business outcomes.

The session explored how AI is being integrated into next-generation networks to improve operational efficiency and prepare for 6G, how telecom data can be monetized through intelligent, AI-powered strategies, and how customer engagement is being reshaped through hyper-personalization and predictive insights. The panel also emphasized how AI-led automation is driving the emergence of self-optimizing, agile networks that can adapt to real-time demands.

“The telecom industry stands at a tipping point where AI adoption is not optional—it’s critical,” said Sampath Paranavitane. “Our session aimed to demystify AI monetization and provide a strategic lens through which telecom leaders can act.”

Abhilash Vantaram added, “AI’s potential in telecom extends far beyond automation. It’s about reshaping how we create value—from data to customer relationships to infrastructure intelligence. The workshop gave us a chance to share actionable insights and hear from peers who are navigating similar journeys.”

Part of a larger forum that drew over 200 telecom leaders from across the industry, TM Forum Tour Mumbai convened senior executives from companies such as Jio Platforms, Airtel, Vodafone, Accenture, PwC, Bain & Company, Lightstorm, Tata Communications, Sri Lanka Telecom, and more. Discussions throughout the event highlighted AI, cloud, and emerging technologies as key enablers of future-ready telecom strategies.

Inauguration of “Let’s Spread Warmth at Puga” Marks a New Beginning

March 26, 2025, The “Let’s Spread Warmth at Puga” initiative, spearheaded by the Headlight Foundation in collaboration with Giesecke & Devrient MS India Pvt Ltd. (G&D), was successfully inaugurated today at the Govt. Nomadic Residential High School, Puga. This transformative project marks a significant milestone in addressing the educational and infrastructural challenges faced by the children of Ladakh’s high-altitude, remote regions.

The event was graced by Chief Guest Mr. Tsering Angchuk, Hon’ble Deputy Chairman, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council  (LAHDC), Leh, and Mr. Karma Namdak, Councillor, Karzok to empowering the future generations of Ladakh.

The “Let’s Spread Warmth at Puga” project focuses on installing high-efficiency heating systems in classrooms, ensuring a safe and warm learning environment for over 100 students who previously braved sub-zero temperatures to pursue their education. The newly inaugurated systems now provide much-needed relief from the harsh climatic conditions, allowing children to focus on their academic growth uninterrupted.

Rajendra Prasad, Co-Founder of the Headlight Foundation & Co-founder of Royal Bikers, shared, “Today’s success is a reflection of our collective efforts of everyone who believed in this mission. By creating a warm and supportive environment, we are giving the children of Puga a real opportunity to thrive.”

Manish Bhaskar, Co-founder of Headlight Foundation & Royal Bikers, stated, “Our love for Ladakh goes beyond its landscapes. It is about its people, its communities, and its future. Projects like this one are our way of giving back to a place that has given us so much.”

This initiative was supported by Giesecke & Devrient MS India Pvt Ltd. under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. G&D’s involvement reflects their commitment to fostering sustainable development in remote and underserved communities, driving meaningful change through targeted educational and infrastructural initiatives.

The Headlight Foundation draws its roots from the Royal Bikers community, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts whose journeys through Ladakh inspired a mission of giving back. Over the years, they have combined their passion for exploration with a deep sense of purpose, driving transformative projects like this one.

The inauguration event featured heartfelt speeches from the dignitaries and captivating cultural performances by the students of the school, symbolizing the warmth and joy this initiative brings to their lives.

NURA Launches ‘NURA Express’ Mobile Health Screening in Kozhikode

Calicut/ Kozhikode, March 26 2025:– NURA, an advanced diagnostic venture between Fujifilm Healthcare and Dr Kutty’s Healthcare, has announced the launch of its mobile health screening facility, ‘NURA Express’, in Kozhikode, Kerala. This marks a significant expansion of NURA’s health screening service business in Kerala for the first time.

NURA’s global partner Fujifilm has been expanding the ‘NURA’ health screening centres, primarily in urban areas across several countries, to build an environment where more people can access high-quality health screening services. The newly-introduced NURA Express provides corporate health screenings in collaboration with local companies. The mobile unit will travel to the designated locations, offering cancer screenings and testing of lifestyle-related diseases through on-site CT scans for employees working in an office or factory or living in a particular residential area. The images captured in the NURA Express will then be remotely interpreted by the physicians stationed at the ‘NURA Global Innovation Centre’ in Kozhikode. The captured images and analyzed test results will be provided to people through a dedicated smartphone app.

In the future, NURA/ Fujifilm aims to partner with local self-governments to establish a system through which the NURA Express can provide municipal health screenings to residents in remote areas. This initiative will contribute significantly to the early detection of cancer and lifestyle diseases for a large number of people.

Commenting on the development, Dr Bilal Thangal T M, Medical Lead, NURA, said, “Cancer and lifestyle diseases, such as ischemic heart disease, remain among the leading causes of death worldwide. Health screenings play a crucial role not only in the early detection of these conditions—enabling timely intervention through treatment and health guidance—but also in disease prevention by fostering a deeper understanding of one’s health. However, in many emerging countries, access to health screening services remains limited, and the culture of preventive health checks is yet to be widely adopted. At NURA, in collaboration with Fujifilm, we are committed to expanding the reach of high-quality health screenings. Leveraging Fujifilm’s advanced medical imaging technology and AI-driven medical IT systems, we aim to deliver accurate and efficient screenings. By increasing accessibility to these services, we strive to enhance early detection, improve health outcomes, and contribute meaningfully to global healthcare advancement.”

7 Most Innovative AI Companies in India

Artificial intelligence is taking centre stage like never before. Industries, without exception, are shifting towards AI-driven working models. A study has revealed that 77% of Indian startups are investing in AI and other advanced technologies. This tremendous shift has catalysed the growth of AI businesses, with new AI startups emerging almost every day. However, among the swarm of AI startups, only the ones that solve real problems will succeed. Here, we have compiled a list of AI startups that bring some innovative solutions to the forefront.

1. KOGO AI

KOGO is a Bengaluru-based startup founded by Raj K Gopalakrishnan and Praveer Kochhar. They developed KOGO OS, a low-code platform that leverages Large Action Models to help companies build custom AI agents. They offer an AI agent store where businesses can access AI agents or deploy custom agents to perform their unique functions. These AI agents can observe, analyze, and perform complex real-life functions.

They focus on providing autonomous AI agents to various industries like travel, mobility, retail and manufacturing. They can be easily integrated into any organisation’s workflow to augment humans, automating various tasks and improving overall efficiency. Essentially, KOGO aims to make AI adoption easier for businesses across different industries to improve productivity and efficiency.

2. Avaamo

Avaamo is a startup founded by Sriram Chakravarthy and Ram Menon. It is creating foundational AI technology using neural networks, speech synthesis, and deep learning to make conversational computing a reality for enterprises. They specialize in conversational interfaces to automate every conversation and solve specific problems that an enterprise can have with its users. The platform aims to serve diverse industries and users around the world.

The company provides “Conversation-as-a-Service” (CaaS) for businesses to improve their customer interactions, workflow and user experiences. For instance, manufacturers can harness Avaamo to generate quotes for their customers during customer interactions. Avaamo supports multiple languages and can be integrated with around 200 enterprise applications.

3. Orbo.AI

Orbo.ai is a Mumbai-based startup founded by Manoj Shinde, Abhit Sinha and Danish Jamil. They focus on creating AI-based tools for beauty brands to drive product adoption. Their flagship product Beauty GPT offers a variety of solutions for virtual makeup try-ons, deep skin analysis and more for the customers to make informed buying decisions. They provide e-commerce platforms with the right AI tools to offer hyper-personalized experiences to users.

Orbo.ai’s tools are designed to effortlessly integrate with e-commerce platforms and they make omnichannel experience easier for customers as well as the business. Their tools help brands/retailers create unique experiences through visual engagement with the customers.

4. Contlo

This Indian startup was founded by Ishaan Bhola and Mukunda NS. Contlo is an AI-powered marketing automation platform that helps businesses optimize their end-to-end marketing efforts. They leverage their own Gen AI model, Brand AI Model™ to automate marketing campaigns including — customer segmentation based on various factors, personalization of campaigns, omnichannel marketing automation, A/B testing, performance marketing and more.

They effectively fetch customer data to help marketers create tailored campaigns relevant to their audience, thereby improving customer engagement and loyalty. Based on customer data analysis, AI helps generate marketing creatives and subject lines for email campaigns and CTAs, saving hours for marketing professionals. With their unique GenAI, Contlo helps businesses frame marketing strategies that earn them a competitive advantage.

5. KissanAI

Founded by Pratik Desai, KissanAI is transforming the way farmers operate. KissanAI has developed an AI-powered chatbot called Kissan GPT to provide real-time insights to farmers and guide them to improve their crop yield and profitability. It provides insights on crop cultivation, pest management, irrigation, soil health, and more

KissanAI uses a voice-based interface to facilitate communication between the farmers and the experts. With this technology, they are able to communicate using their native languages through their smartphones. By integrating multiple languages, they transcend literacy and language barriers and bridge the information gap between farmers and experts by providing them with the necessary insights to improve their productivity.

6. Eubrics

Eubrics is a Gurgaon-based AI-powered employee performance and upskilling platform founded by Nikita Jain and Maxim Dsouza. It leverages Gen-AI to help workplaces improve the overall performance of their employees. Eurbric provides tools like gamified learning journeys, feedback nudges and personalized training to help employees identify their strengths and skill gaps.

It uses expert insights and simulated tests to help employees maximize their capabilities and align with the skill requirements of their roles. It combines AI-driven coaching and on-the-job action analysis to help employees acquire high-performing work skills measurably and sustainably, improving the overall productivity of the organization.

7. Wysa

Wysa is an AI-enabled tool for mental and emotional wellness, founded by Jo Aggarwal. Leveraging conversational AI, Wysa provides a chat-based interface for the users to anonymously discuss mental health concerns. It provides early support through tools like mood tracking, guided mindfulness exercises, and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques for the users. They also connect users with human experts who can assist them with their mental health concerns.

Google featured Wysa as their top mental health app on Google Play. It is used by individuals and organizations to enhance mental well-being, effectively addressing issues such as stress, depression, and anxiety.

Celebrate Gudi Padwa with Exclusive Offers on Siddha Sky Residences

26th March 2025: On the auspicious occasion of Gudi Padwa, Siddha Sejal Group presents an exclusive, limited-time offer for its prestigious project, Siddha Sky at Sion NX. This special promotion is designed to elevate your lifestyle and make owning a luxurious residence more accessible than ever before.

Homebuyers can enjoy an array of incredible benefits, including a 20 GM Gold Coin, along with the option of either a fixed EMI of just ₹23,999, a builder subvention plan with an attractive 25:75 ratio, or a Flexi Payment Plan. These options provide unmatched flexibility, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free home-buying experience tailored to your needs.

The Siddha Sky project also brings exciting advantages such as 0 PLC (Preferential Location Charges), No Floor Rise Charges, and the inclusion of a fully equipped Modular Kitchen, adding significant value to your home. Moreover, spot booking benefits are available, making it easier to secure your dream home without delay. With 2 & 3-bedroom lifestyle residences starting from ₹1.92 crore, Siddha Sky offers unparalleled luxury, modern amenities, and breathtaking views.

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Speaking on the occasion Mr. Samyak Jain, Director, Siddha Group said, “We are delighted to present this special Gudi Padwa offer as part of our commitment to providing homebuyers with exceptional value and world-class living experiences. Siddha Sky is not just a residence; it is a celebration of luxury, comfort, and the aspirations of our customers. We believe this limited-time offer will make it easier for families to embrace the dream of owning a home in one of the most coveted locations, with the added benefits of flexibility and convenience.”

Siddha Sky at Sion NX is a landmark development, offering premium residences designed for comfort and luxury. Strategically located with excellent connectivity and world-class amenities, the project has garnered significant interest among discerning homebuyers.

This exclusive offer is valid until 31st March 2025, providing you with the perfect opportunity to make your dream home a reality.

Indian Student Wins Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship at Rosatom University

Moscow, 26th March 2025 – Hemangi Shrivastava, an Indian student pursuing her Master’s degree in Electronics and Nano electronics at the Moscow Power Engineering Institute (MPEI), has been awarded the prestigious Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) for women in nuclear science. MPEI is one of the flagship institutions under Rosatom’s core and partner university network.

Originally from India, Hemangi chose to specialize in illumination engineering and sources of light, an area she describes as the “perfect blend of science and art.” It’s not directly related to nuclear science but is highly affected by nuclear energy. The cheaper and easier the access is to electricity in a country, the more illuminated its streets are”, Hemangi noted.

Speaking about her main motivation for applying to the MSCF program, Hemangi mentioned that in 2023, she attended the World Youth Festival in Sirius, Russia, organized by Rosatom, where “a very inspiring female Turkish professor explained how nuclear energy is in everything, a part of everything, even in light”. “I am grateful to Rosatom, to the IAEA and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Program for this opportunity”, she added.

The MSCFP Programme, supported by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), was launched in 2020 to encourage more women to enter and thrive in the nuclear sector. The Programme supports talented students pursuing nuclear-related studies at the Master’s level year; one hundred and more young women scientists from all over the world become its fellows. Since the programme is launched, 560 students from 121 countries have been selected from over 2,200 applications.

Rosatom has been a key partner of the IAEA’s Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme, supporting around 40 female students from 17 countries over the past four years. This academic year, 12 students from their flagship universities across 10 countries including Armenia, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Rwanda, Tanzania, Turkey, Uzbekistan, and Zimbabwe received the scholarship, which covers tuition, internships, a monthly stipend, and additional financial support from Rosatom.

“The concept of human centricity is very important for Rosatom, which assumes that the greatest value is people. Within the framework of this concept, we pay great attention to human resources development for our partner countries, including girls from these countries who are already studying at Rosatom partner universities and seek to link their careers with the nuclear industry. We attach great importance to the fact that our values coincide with those of the IAEA, and we can work together to ensure that there are more bright and talented women in the nuclear sector who contribute to the development of nuclear technologies and increase trust to green nuclear energy,” Vera Upirova, Senior Manager of the Project Office for Education Development and International Cooperation of Rosatom, told about the experience of implementing the Marie Sklodowska Curie Fellowship Program in Russia.

The company has long aligned its strategy with the global sustainable development agenda. In 2020, it adopted a unified sectoral policy on sustainable development and joined the UN Global Compact—the largest global initiative for corporate social responsibility. Today, Rosatom is the largest producer of low-carbon electricity in Russia, generating approximately 20% of the nation’s power.