Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.
By using our website you agree to the use of cookies as per our
policies. Privacy Policy
Product Enquiry
India, July 18, 2025 – In a significant move toward building a more inclusive and future-ready engineering ecosystem, Runaya has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the Runaya Reach Scholarship Programme, aimed at empowering aspiring women engineers and equipping them to lead the next wave of innovation in STEM.
The MoU was formally signed by Prof. N. V. Ramana Rao, Director of NIT Raipur, and Mr. Rajendra Nawandhar, Chief Financial Officer of Runaya, in the presence of senior officials and dignitaries from both sides. Representing Runaya were Ms. Amita Kar, Head – HR & CSR, along with key academic leaders from NIT Raipur including Dr. Manoj Kumar Chopkar (Dean – Student Welfare), Dr. A. B. Soni (Professor, Chemical Engineering), Dr. S. Gupta (Dean – Academics), Dr. Samir Bajpai (Head – Career Development Centre), Dr. G. D. Ramtekker (Dean – Planning & Development), Dr. Narendra D. Londhe (Registrar), Mr. Ajaii Sharma (Joint Registrar), and other distinguished guests.
The partnership is driven by Runaya Reach—the CSR arm of Runaya and underscores the company’s steadfast commitment to advancing gender equity and fostering meaningful careers for women in engineering and technology. Through this initiative, selected women students at NIT Raipur will not only receive financial support but also gain access to industry exposure, hands-on internships at Runaya’s cutting-edge facilities, and mentorship from sector leaders.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Manoj Kumar Chopkar expressed heartfelt appreciation to Runaya for their meaningful contribution, emphasizing the significance of initiatives that inspire and enable more women to actively engage in the workforce and pursue careers in technology and engineering.
“At Runaya, we believe that real progress begins when opportunities are made accessible to all especially to those with the passion and potential to shape the future. Through Runaya Reach Scholarship Program, in collaboration with NIT Raipur, we’re proud to support aspiring women engineers by not only supporting their academic journey but also providing industry exposure to make them future-ready. This initiative is more than just an aid but a way to fuel ambition, foster equity, and pave the way for a more inclusive STEM ecosystem”. Said Jagannath Prasad Routray, CEO of Runaya Recycling Business, Runaya.
The Runaya Reach Scholarship Programme is designed to bridge the academic–industry divide and create pathways for high-potential women engineers to thrive in core sectors. By aligning academic excellence with real-world learning, the initiative aims to nurture a new generation of engineers who are not only skilled but also purpose driven.
Runaya Reach, the company’s CSR initiative, continues to drive transformative community impact through initiatives spanning education, women’s empowerment, and environmental sustainability. Through Project Laadli, that underscores school renovation project and community development initiatives, has touched over 5000 lives. Beyond these efforts, Runaya Reach has extended support to over 300 lives in Dadra and Nagar Haveli, through its environmental stewardship endeavors under Project Samvriddhi.
Runaya is committed to deploying advanced technologies to drive innovation, sustainability, and efficiency in the natural resources sector. The company focuses on circular economy and "waste to wealth" projects. Runaya's portfolio includes ground support products, green solutions for the aluminium industry, minor metal recovery, gas-atomized metallurgical powders, and FRP & ARP rods for the telecommunication and steel industries. The company maintains a strong commitment to diversity, employing 55% women. For more information, visit www.runaya.com.
Pallavi Roy | Head, Corporate Communications | Runaya | Email Id : pallavi.roy@runaya.com