<p data-start="146" data-end="406"><strong data-start="146" data-end="166">Best Paper Award: </strong>Honored at the International Conference at Sinhgad Institute of Business Management, Pune (2020) for my first research paper, recognizing the originality, rigor, and practical relevance of my work in marketing and entrepreneurship.</p>
<p data-start="408" data-end="681"><strong data-start="408" data-end="451">Entrepreneurship Educator Certification:</strong>&nbsp;Certified by the Wadhwani Foundation, this recognition reflects my commitment to nurturing entrepreneurial thinking, guiding students in startup ventures, and bringing experiential, real-world learning into the classroom.</p>
<p data-start="683" data-end="907"><strong data-start="683" data-end="707">Research Grant Award:</strong>&nbsp;Awarded a <strong data-start="720" data-end="762">₹3,50,000 research grant by Gokul Milk</strong> to conduct a comprehensive market study on cow milk, demonstrating my ability to lead applied research projects with tangible industry impact.</p>
<p data-start="909" data-end="1168"><strong data-start="909" data-end="945">Startup Mentorship &amp; Initiatives:</strong>&nbsp;Mentored <strong data-start="957" data-end="1015">over 240 students in developing their startup ventures</strong> and successfully <strong data-start="1033" data-end="1084">organized a Startup Bootcamp at Pune University</strong>, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs to turn ideas into actionable business models.</p>