Bastar Innovation Mahakumbh 1.0,  2026

About

Innovation Mahakumbh 1.0 marks a landmark initiative jointly envisioned by Shaheed Mahendra Karma Vishwavidyalaya (SMKV) and the Swadeshi Bharat Abhiyan to cultivate a vibrant ecosystem of creativity, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven solutions. Mahakumbh is designed as a grand platform where students, teachers, innovators, startups, industry partners, and community stakeholders come together to celebrate ideas that can shape a self-reliant and progressive India.

The event reflects SMKV’s commitment to nurturing an innovation culture through its Incubation and Startup Foundation, while aligning with the national movement to promote indigenous knowledge, sustainable development, and youth-led entrepreneurship. Innovation Mahakumbh 1.0 aims to ignite curiosity, encourage experimentation, and empower young minds to convert their ideas into meaningful real-world applications.

By bringing together all 56 affiliated colleges, the Mahakumbh seeks to create a unified network of creative thinkers and problem-solvers. Through workshops, hands-on sessions, idea-pitching platforms, expert talks, exhibitions, and interactive engagements, the event will inspire students and teachers alike to explore new possibilities in science, technology, social innovation, environmental sustainability, and rural development.

Innovation Mahakumbh 1.0 is not merely an event; it is a movement to empower youth, strengthen creativity, and build a future where innovation becomes a way of life.

Key Highlights of the Event

• Grand Inaugural Ceremony
  Featuring dignitaries from industry, government, investment bodies, e-commerce, and technology networks.
• Idea Pitching & Hackathon
  Participants will propose innovative solutions in areas such as:
  • Tribal arts entrepreneurship (Bell Metal/Dhokra, wooden crafts, bamboo products)
  • NTFP-based enterprises (tamarind, lac, honey, mahua, medicinal herbs)
  • Modern agriculture & agri-technology
  • Healthcare innovations & telemedicine
  • Digital finance and fintech solutions for rural communities
  • Business integration using e-commerce platforms (Amazon, Flipkart, GeM) to promote local products
• Mentor Clinics
  One-on-one sessions with industry experts to refine ideas, develop business models, and plan prototypes.
• Investor Connect
  A platform for innovators to interact with investors, funding agencies, and incubation partners, with opportunities for seed support.
• Innovation & Startup Exhibition
  Showcase of prototypes, tribal arts, youth-led business concepts, NTFP innovations, and technology-based solutions.
• Awards & Incubation Support
  Top teams receive awards, seed grants, mentoring, and priority access to incubation facilities at SMKV.
• Networking Opportunities
  Engagement with industry leaders, investors, government officials, community representatives, and alumni.
• Valedictory & Future Roadmap
  Celebration of achievements, announcement of winners, and commitment from SMKV to support promising projects.

Objectives

• Inspire and empower youth toward self-employment and entrepreneurship by building confidence, creativity, and an innovation-driven mindset.
• Create strong awareness of innovation and startup culture, with a focus on opportunities in tribal arts, NTFP-based businesses, agriculture, healthcare, digital finance, and e-commerce.
• Connect 2,000+ young participants with mentors, industry experts, financial institutions, investors, and skill-development networks, enabling practical learning and real-time guidance.
• Promote Swadeshi entrepreneurship by encouraging value addition in local products, adoption of indigenous technologies, and integration of digital tools for market expansion.
• Identify high-potential youth-led ideas and provide structured support through incubation, prototype development, mentorship, and ongoing training, helping them grow into sustainable enterprises.