Celebrating 39 years of trust;

Lokmat News Network

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:

Marking its 39th anniversary of credible and committed journalism, Lokmat Times took a meaningful step by felicitating 11 emerging start-ups from the Marathwada region. Recognising their innovation, resilience, and impact, the initiative aimed to celebrate entrepreneurship and encourage a culture of growth. The honoured start-ups expressed gratitude towards Lokmat Times, noting that such recognition not only validates their efforts but also inspires them to scale new heights.

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Bhoomivardhan Agri-Tech (Government College of Engineering, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)

Founders: Avishkar Patil,

Bhoomivardhan Agri-Tech strives to transform farming through precision soil intelligence. It develops portable soil testing solutions that deliver laboratory-grade results directly in the field, in real time.

“I sincerely thank Lokmat Times for this opportunity and appreciation and for giving us a platform to introduce our start-up to the world.”

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Think Monk Edutech Private Limited

Founder: Jaimin Shah

Think Monk Edutech is an education monitoring platform designed for educational institutions. The company offers solutions to simplify academic processes.

“It was an amazing experience, and being felicitated by Lokmat Times is truly an honour. The kind of knowledge we gained through the programme and the panel discussion was excellent. Thank you once again.”

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Innovease India Private Limited / eNetraCare

Founder: Abhay Bhamaikar

eNetraCare is an AI-based application designed to detect cataracts among patients aged 50 years and above, along with providing online eye care services. It is a one-stop mobile and web-based eye care solution.

“I would like to thank Lokmat Times for honouring us. This award is special as it comes from the place where our innovation began. Such recognition truly motivates entrepreneurs like us who are working hard on our start-ups.”

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Forever Modest, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar / Hyderabad

Founder: Sana Farheen

Forever Modest is a brand focused on empowering women through modest fashion and conscious choice. Sana Farheen gained national recognition through her appearance on Shark Tank India Season 2.

“I would like to thank Lokmat Times for having us. We would love to see more such events and initiatives in the city. Being part of such an inspiring panel discussion truly motivates us to work towards our dreams and achieve more in life.”

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Niyo FarmTech, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Founder: Yogesh Gawande

Niyo FarmTech agri-tech that specialises in solar-powered pesticide sprayers aimed at reducing dependency on fuel-based systems and improving accessibility for farmers, especially women.

“Congratulations to Lokmat Times on completing 39 years. The initiative they have started is truly commendable. I sincerely thank them for recognising and appreciating our work.”

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Peeschute, Jalna

Founder & CEO: Siddharth Tawarawala

Peeschute is a hygiene-focused start-up offering an innovative, portable urination solution designed for situations where clean washrooms are unavailable.

“Many congratulations to Lokmat Times for consistently delivering such excellent content through its English daily. A heartfelt thank you for recognising us and fellow entrepreneurs in the region, encouraging us, and inspiring us to continue doing meaningful work.””

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VaVi ReFream, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Founder: Rajashri Vishwakarma

VaVi ReFream is a sustainable fashion brand under a European Commission project, blending traditional heritage with social change through its innovative “Re-Saree” concept, where new sarees are created from discarded ones.

“Congratulations on the 39th anniversary, and thank you for inviting us and recognising our start-up as worthy of this award. More such programmes should be organised, as they greatly motivate us and are also very helpful for networking.”

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Rixle Private Limited, Latur

Founder: Nikhil Sakhare

Rixle works in the field of urban waste management, in coordination with the municipal corporation. The company is focused on improving waste handling systems in Latur and currently introducing robotics-based solutions for efficient segregation of waste.

“Thank you for inviting us to this event. It was a wonderful experience. We learnt a lot and truly enjoyed being a part of it.”

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