It all started with a simple conversation between like-minded individuals who shared a passion for cycling and a desire to make a positive impact. Nanjunda Palacanda, a specialist in distributed economics, made me enquire the possibility of designing and building cycles in India while reducing the complexity. This idea was discussed for deeper thinking with System Thinker Sujay Dinnalli, who saw the potential to create a standardized framework for bicycle components design and manufacturing, which we together named the Bharath Open Bike.
With the idea beginning to take shape, the team sought out the guidance of renowned academic and engineering expert, Prof TG Sitharam, Chairman AICTE. He was immediately taken by the project's potential and recognized the impact it could have on the country's transportation industry. As a result, after lending his expertise and leadership to make it a national level competition.
The team worked tirelessly to develop the design parameters for the cargo bike, ensuring that it was not only functional but also practical and accessible to a broad audience. With each member bringing their unique skill sets and expertise to the table, the Bharath Cycle Design Challenge began to take shape.
We are now building the momentum, to attract attention from industry leaders and experts who recognized its potential to revolutionize the transportation industry in India. The challenge was seen as an opportunity to not only encourage innovation but also to provide a platform for budding designers and engineers to showcase their talent and creativity.
The Bharath Cycle Design Challenge should become a national movement, inspiring engineers and designers across the country to embrace cycling design as a practical way of learning engineering. Its impact will be felt not only in the transportation industry but also in the wider community as it continues to drive innovation, create jobs, and promote a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.
The journey of the Bharath Cycle Design Challenge will be a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and determination. It shows that with the right mindset, anything is possible, and that by working together, we can create a better, more sustainable future for ourselves and the generations to come.
Thanks Nanju, Sridhar, Prof TG Sitharam , Sujay and so many people behind pushing this idea.