In a significant initiative aimed at enhancing gender diversity and fostering talent in India’s technology landscape, MathCo, a global leader in Enterprise AI and Analytics, has awarded two promising female students with the “AGBA-MathCo AI and Analytics Scholar Award”. Shri Nitin Gadkariji, Minister for Road Transport & Highways, along with notable dignitaries, felicitated these scholars at the esteemed 14th Aegis Graham Bell Awards National Talent Hunt Scholarship ceremony supported by Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India and Telecom Centres of Excellence India on 21^st February 2024, in New Delhi. The Honorable Minister was joined by distinguished guests including Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of NETF, EC NAAC, and NBA; Dr. Abhijit Gangopadhyay, Dean of Aegis School of Data Science; Mr. Bhupesh Daheria, Founder of Aegis Graham Bell Awards; Mr. Prajwal R, Partner and CFO at MathCo; and Mr. Snehamoy Mukherjee, Partner at MathCo.

This scholarship is part of the Aegis Graham Bell Award National Talent Hunt, dedicated to identifying, recognizing, and nurturing through education young talent across India with the potential to become technology leaders in AI, Data Science, Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), and Analytics. MathCo’s commitment to this cause is demonstrated by its pledge of complete scholarships, aimed at empowering these students in their academic pursuits and propelling their careers to new heights.

Shri Nitin Gadkariji awarded AGBA National Talent scholarships to additional 28 exceptional students for the Post Graduate Programs (PGP) in Data Science, Business Analytics, and AI at the esteemed Aegis School of Data Science. These scholarships are aimed to provide a robust theoretical and practical skill foundation, equipping these young talents to address real-world problems, launch their own startups, or collaborate with companies developing AI solutions, thus leading India forward in these essential fields. This initiative underscores a commitment to nurturing talent and promoting excellence in these critical domains, preparing the ground for future industry leaders.

Details of the Awardees:

• Bindu Sri Bodavula from Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women, Andhra Pradesh
• Naga Sravya Padmanabhuni from Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women, Andhra Pradesh

Sayandeb Banerjee, CEO and Cofounder at MathCo, said, “One of our core values at MathCo is Individuals Matter. We are committed to empowering passionate individuals with the hunger to achieve. By sponsoring these talented female students in their pursuit of advanced education in AI and Analytics, we are not only investing in their future but also in the future of our industry and society as a whole. We extend our congratulations and best wishes for their success.”

“MathCo’s commitment to advancing girl child education is commendable. Through mentorship from MathCo, these young girls will acquire the skills needed to soar to new heights. We are grateful to MathCo for championing this cause and supporting our AGBA National Talent Hunt initiative, also thankful to the Hon’ble Minister Shri Nitin Gadkariji and other dignitaries,” said Mr. Bhupesh Daheria, Founder of Aegis Graham Bell Awards.