Gujarat Energy Innovations Awards 2024
The Gujarat Energy Innovation Awards 2024, a state-level initiative recognizing groundbreaking innovations in the energy sector, concluded with a grand ceremony at the 5th International Conference on Creativity and Innovation at Grassroots (ICCIG) at IIM Ahmedabad. Organized by Gujarat Grassroots Innovation Augmentation Network (GIAN) and supported by Gujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL), the awards celebrated students, grassroots innovators, and MSMEs for their contributions to sustainable energy solutions.
The initiative aimed to promote innovations in energy conservation, generation, augmentation, storage, and distribution, fostering scalable and sustainable solutions that support the energy transition and environmental resilience. The competition witnessed an overwhelming response, with 53 applications received for the Innovation Awards. After a meticulous evaluation, 10 outstanding innovators were honored for their pioneering contributions to the energy sector.
Gujarat Energy Innovation Awards 2024: Top Innovators
The top innovators were rewarded with cash prizes, certificates, and trophies. Award categories included First Prize (INR 2.5 Lakhs), Second Prize (INR 1.25 Lakhs), Third Prize (INR 75,000), and seven Appreciation Awards (INR 25,000 each).
Amit Gupta (1st Position) – Semi-Automatic Solar Panel Recycling Technology
Addresses the challenge of photovoltaic waste management by enabling efficient solar panel recycling.

Arjunbhai Mohanlal Paghadar (2nd Position) – Swargarohan
An eco-friendly cremation system reduces wood consumption by 80% while maintaining religious customs.

Nabajit Bharali(3rd Position)– Solar Pot with Sapling Watering Facility
A device converting atmospheric moisture into water for saplings using solar energy.

Shreya Chopra (Appreciation Award)– GLED – Reusable LED bulbs with Replaceable LED cartridges
Reduces e-waste and saves energy with reusable LED technology.
Darpan Kadu (Appreciation Award)– AshvaMitra
A modular electric truck retrofit system enabling a seamless switch between diesel and electric.
Jenil Gandhi (Appreciation Award)– Plant-based Vegan Leather
A sustainable leather alternative made from wheat and rice straw, reducing pollution and waste.
Yogeshkumar Devjibhai Khimsuriya (Appreciation Award) – Solar Air Heater for Agricultural Drying
Enhances drying efficiency while cutting costs and carbon emissions.
Chandrashekara M (Appreciation Award) – Photovoltaic Cooling System
Uses earthenware cooling to enhance the efficiency and lifespan of solar panels.
Korat Nikunj K (Appreciation Award)– EV-Tractor
A battery-operated electric tractor provides the same torque as an 18 HP diesel tractor, reducing dependency on fossil fuels.
Sudhakar Babu Gariganti (Appreciation Award) – SvachSakthi
A decentralized renewable energy ecosystem supporting rural communities with swappable EV batteries.