NMIT Teams Triumph at Eco-Avengers 2025, A National Sustainability Competition, Securing First Place and Multiple Top Rankings

Bengaluru, 22nd January — Students from Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology (NMIT) have clinched first place at Eco-Avengers 2025, a prestigious National Level Sustainability Pitch Battle competition. The event, organized by Mount Carmel College and EIMR Business School, Bengaluru, was held recently, showcasing innovative solutions for environmental challenges.
The winning team, TEAM BOREAS, comprising Tanush SN, Kevin Joseph, Abhay PS, Jeevan S, and Sathvi Nagaraj, impressed the panel of distinguished judges, including Supriya Panchangam, CEO at The Future Founders Co. and Roshan Kumar, Senior Technical Program Manager at Salesforce, with their innovative project: a low cut-in speed Eco-Friendly Dual-Axis Wind Turbine (DAWT). Their innovation stands out for its sustainable design, incorporating recyclable materials and advanced features that maximize energy output while minimizing environmental impact.
Under the exceptional guidance of Dr. L. Harish Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NMIT, three teams from the institution qualified for the finals, with all three securing positions in the top five. The other two finalist teams, TEAM HORUS and TEAM TRYDAN presented innovative projects on solar electric vehicles and eco-friendly automobile body panels, respectively.
Speaking about the student’s achievement Dr. L. Harish Kumar, NMIT said, “This achievement reflects our institution’s commitment to promoting sustainable innovation. “Our students have demonstrated exceptional creativity and technical expertise in developing solutions that address critical environmental challenges.”
The winning project demonstrated several notable sustainable features. It incorporated recyclable materials in its key components, while achieving enhanced energy efficiency even at low wind speeds. The design successfully reduces its carbon footprint and employed a modular approach that facilitates easy maintenance. During operation, the project maintained minimal environmental impact, making it an environmentally responsible solution.
This victory marks a significant milestone for NMIT, highlighting the institution’s dedication to sustainability and innovation in engineering education. The comprehensive eight-month mentorship provided by Dr. Harish Kumar, which included technical guidance, training sessions, and pitch preparation, played a crucial role in the teams’ success.