Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari recently praised Team Vegapod Hyperloop, a student-driven research team from MIT World Peace University, for their work on the scalability and development of hyperloop technology. The team was invited to Gadkari's official residence in New Delhi and included faculty members Prof. Dr Ganesh Kakandikar and Prof. Dr Shivprakash Barve, as well as students Arkoday Basak, Shubham Gandhi, and Shubham Apsangi. Led by Dr Omkar Kulkarni, the team is building a hyperloop prototype that will be demonstrated at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, representing India at the 2024 edition of European Hyperloop Week [5d538c39].
This recognition from Gadkari highlights the importance of innovation and research in India's transportation sector. The government's support for initiatives like the hyperloop project demonstrates its commitment to fostering technological advancements and sustainable transportation solutions. The work of Team Vegapod Hyperloop showcases the talent and potential of Indian students in the field of engineering and technology [5d538c39].