According to a statement, this is being realized through CSM Tech’s support of Raftar, a motorsports team composed of over 40 students from various disciplines at IIT Madras. These students are bound by their shared passion for automotive engineering and motorsports and annually undertake the challenge of constructing a high-performance Formula Student race car.
The collaboration was formalised through an MoU in the presence of Priyadarshi Nanu Pany, Founder & CEO of CSM Tech, Lagna Panda, the company’s CHRO, and Manu Santhanam, Dean of Industry Contribution & Sponsored Research at IIT-Madras. The MoU signing also included the presence of Aravind Kumar Chandiran and members of the Raftar Team from IIT Madras.
Pany expressed confidence in the capabilities of the students and faculty, particularly their prowess in developing homegrown electronics, embedded technologies, and interdisciplinary expertise. He encouraged Team Raftar to recognize their potential to revolutionize various automotive sectors.
The Raftar team, originally established as a student club in 2008 to construct a high-speed combustion-driven sports car, has garnered remarkable achievements. Their accolades include three victories at Formula Bharat, a motorsports event for educational institutions in India, and performances at international events like Formula Germany. CSM Tech is also committed to social responsibility through its support under the CSM Foundation, the company’s non-profit arm. The foundation has instituted scholarships and initiatives at institutions like IIT Delhi, with the intention of expanding educational access and fostering innovation.
