Students from Odisha who represented the state at the Tokyo Global Financial Forum paid a courtesy visit to Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj today.
The Minister congratulated them on their remarkable performance and achievements at the international forum.
Appreciating their accomplishments, the Minister stated, “We are proud of the success of our students. Through their innovative and entrepreneurial ideas presented at the Global Financial Forum, they have brought pride to Odisha. Students pursuing degrees in the general stream are not simply working towards qualifications; they are using their creativity to develop solutions to real-world problems. By showcasing their innovative project on a global platform, they have inspired the youth of our state and made us all proud.”
It is noteworthy that the Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the National University of Singapore’s Asian Institute of Digital Finance and the Global Finance & Technology Network, launched a Certification Programme in Fintech and Insurtech for students in colleges and universities across the state. As part of this programme, 195 students worked on various capstone projects.
Among them, a seven-member team secured the top position and was selected to present its fintech project at the Tokyo Global Financial Forum. The team includes B. Simran, Rajeshwari Behera, Pushpanjali Behera, Manisha Lenka, and Soumya Ranjan Baithalu from Ravenshaw University; Shivanshi Nayak from Utkal University; and Arniban Kar from Salepur Autonomous College.
The students presented their project titled “TranchiFy – A Trust-Based Working Capital Platform for Next-Generation SMEs.” This fintech solution aims to simplify and digitize the process through which small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can access working capital and obtain bank loans more easily.
Expressing their happiness, the students stated that the Fintech and Insurtech Certification Programme has provided them with valuable exposure to innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development in the fields of finance and technology. They also recognised that the Government of Odisha’s initiative allowed them to showcase their project on an international stage.
Additionally, it is important to mention that the second phase of the Fintech and Insurtech Certification Programme will begin soon, and the application process for the next phase is currently underway.
