Bumblebee Leadership Academy

We had an inspiring day sharing our expertise with the bright young minds of VIT Bhopal University's Aerospace Engineering department. We dove deep into Aeronautics, airplane modeling, and drone technology, providing practical insights and hands-on experiences. The initiative spearheaded by The Aeronautical Society of India, and led by Moin Khan, is doing fantastic work in equipping these students with the skills they need to succeed. Collaborating with renowned institutions like DRDO, Centre for Airborne Systems, National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore and Hal (Hindusthan Aeronautics Limited.),B Lore-93 and others, The Aeronautical Society of India are providing invaluable exposure to students with the help of industry experts and leading scientists. Dr Ramesh Gopalan - a leading scientist and specialist on research, design and development of Micro Air Vehicles (drones, and RC airplanes) led sessions on Drones, Aeromodelling and Wind tunnel with hands on practice to impart knowledge and skill to the aspiring aerospace engineers. The videos of advanced drone technology and its applications gave an amazing drone view of the latest technological advances and applications. We, Bumblebee Leadership Academy, facilitated an immersive and engaging session, that saw enthusiastic response, on "AI and Digital Skills for Engineers". High performers in the quiz with above 80% were given prizes. Our partner and colleague, Saravanakumar Ramesh, shared valuable insights career planning and development with the theme "Engineer Your Future with personal branding". It was a privilege to be part of this initiative and inspire the next generation of aerospace engineers! Looking forward to inspire more and more aspiring engineers and students who will lead the economic and technological development of the New India!

Pioneering Sustainability: My Journey Beyond Carbon Neutrality While many organizations are striving to achieve carbon neutrality or net-zero emissions by 2030, I’m proud to share that my home has consistently been carbon neutral—and today, it has reached an even greater milestone by becoming carbon negative. In the last 10 days, our on-grid solar system has generated its first 100KW since inception. This achievement is the culmination of a journey that began in 2000, with the adoption of sustainable practices such as solar water heating, organic gardening, composting, and rainwater harvesting. In 2021, we took our commitment further by transitioning to an electric vehicle (EV) and constructing an eco-friendly home using Compressed Stabilized Earth Blocks (CSEB). Thanking my family members, friends and relatives who have constantly supported me in this journey or challenged me with their perceptions. I'm passionate about sustainability and am always eager to collaborate or share insights with anyone looking to implement or enhance eco-friendly practices