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Gaurav Anand

Curator

Meet Mr. Gaurav Anand, the passionate curator of TEDxBistupur. An environmental engineer by profession and environmentalist at heart, he is driven by the Power of Why—questioning, innovating, and creating change. At TEDxBistupur, he curates thought-provoking speakers who challenge perspectives and inspire action for a better future.

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Pankaj Kr. Upadhyay

Co-Curator

Pankaj Kumar, an electronics and communication engineer, began his career at Huawei before shifting to social impact. With five years at The Art of Living Foundation, he now leads Invironext Pvt. Ltd., focusing on solar energy and sustainability, while actively supporting Swachhatapukare Foundation and Urban Lab in environmental initiatives.

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Ayush Agarwal

Team

Ayush Kumar Agrawal, a Ph.D. scholar in Robotics and Automation at NIT Jamshedpur, holds an M.Tech from NIT Delhi. With 16 patents, 20+ research papers, and 150+ reviews, he is a former IEEE SAC India Council member. His research spans Robotics, IoT, and Automation, driving innovation in technology.

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Aditi Roy Mukherjee

Team

Aditi Roy Mukherjee, a distinguished educator with 15 years of experience, is a PGT English faculty, career counselor, and performing arts trainer at Loyola School, Jamshedpur. A certified IC3 Career Counselor and NLP Practitioner, she excels in child development, academics, filmmaking, outreach programs, and skill training, empowering students across Eastern India.

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Shyamli Rupam

Team

Shyamli Rupam is a B.Tech student at NIT Jamshedpur with a passion for technology and innovation. She volunteers at TEDxBistupur and is actively involved in NSS. With experience in machine learning and software development, she has participated in events like the Google Girl Hackathon and the National Youth Festival, showcasing her technical and leadership skills.

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Ronak Rathor

Team

Organizer at TEDxBistupur

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Abhishek Kumar Sharma

Team

Meet Mr. Abhishek Kumar Sharma. An alumnus of BIT Mesra with over 30 years of experience as a project professional at Tata Steel, he has executed projects nationwide, including ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 EOT crane project. A passionate photographer for 35 years, he also creates upcycled art, plants trees, and nurtures his artistic vision.

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Deepak Sharma, a Creative Director with 6 years of experience, specializes in strategic branding and impactful design. As the founder of BrandMistri, he has worked with brands like Nutricia, Marico, and Sukrit Ayurveda, blending minimalism with intricate details to create compelling visuals that effectively communicate brand messages and solve business challenges.

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Basundhara Singhdeo

Team

Basundhara Singhdeo is a third-year Electronics and Communication Engineering student at NIT Jamshedpur with a strong passion for web development, coding, and problem-solving. Having volunteered at TEDxBistupur for two editions, they have honed leadership, teamwork, and event management skills, enhancing their ability to collaborate and execute tasks effectively.

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Shruti Priya

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Shruti Priya, a third-year B.Tech student at NIT Jamshedpur, is a passionate writer, social impact leader, and founder of the HASI Movement, which has helped 2,000+ people. Recognized as the youngest author by Interview Times and d2d Youth Story, she has co-authored 15 books and finds solace in poetry, storytelling, and community service.

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Rahul Kumar

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Rahul Kumar is an education-focused entrepreneur who has spent the last decade understanding India’s learning gap at the ground level. Through conversations with over 1000s of people and mentoring students, he has seen one clear reality - students don’t lack potential, they lack preparation for real life.
He approaches education not just as a business, but as a responsibility. With the mindset of a mentor, the discipline of a founder, and the perspective of someone who has worked closely with students, parents, and teachers, Rahul curates ideas and platforms that aim to create real, practical impact.
At his core, he is someone who listens and builds from what he learns.

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Ujjal Das

Team

An engineering mind with a creative edge,He persuaded his career in Electronics and electronical engineering. Blending technical expertise with strong communication and teamwork, he enjoys solving real-world problems and contributing to sustainable development. With a keen interest in innovation and continuous learning. Dedicated and goal-oriented, he is always eager to take on challenges and deliver impactful results.

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Nivedita Samad

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Corporate professional by day, she channels her passion for social work, environmental advocacy, and critical thinking into driving meaningful change. With a literature and creative writing background, she delivers strong communication skills, proven teamwork, fast adaptability, and innovative greener solutions. Eager to collaborate with like-minded teams, she fuels positive impact.

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Alok Sharma

Team

Driven by purpose, grounded in service .
He is Political Science student & Executive Leader at Green Caps Foundation based in Jamshedpur. Passionate about environmental and social transformation,turning ideas into action. Championing environmental sustainability and voice for civic responsibility.

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Shreehari Kalundia

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Anandita Gupta

Team

Anandita Gupta is a 2nd year B.Tech student at NIT Jamshedpur, driven by curiosity and a passion for learning. She is a volunteer at TEDxBistupur and Sankalp, contributing to impactful initiatives and collaborative efforts. An active Quizzer and a literature enthusiast, she enjoys exploring diverse topics and building innovative, meaningful solutions.

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Pushkar sinha

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Pushkar Sinha, a first-year B.Tech student at NIT Jamshedpur, is a passionate video editor who had worked on college cultural and branch fests, creating engaging content and bringing ideas to life through storytelling.

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Sweksha Misra

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Pursuing Engineering while keeping myself sane with Literature and Leadership activities.

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