Vridhi Season 4: Social Impact Case Competition by Pranyas Development Foundation x IIM Lucknow
Education has the power to transform lives, yet access to it remains uneven across communities. Traditional models often fail to account for realities that demand flexibility, continuity and innovation.
The competition explores how education can be redesigned to reach communities that are constantly on the move.
Manfest-Varchasva presents Season 4 of Vriddhi, the social impact case competition orrganized in collaboration with Pranyas Development Foundation. Participants are expected to develop solutions that are scalable and grounded in real-world needs.
- Only registered teams will be allowed to participate.
- Teams of 2-3 members from the same institution can participate
- Judges’ and organizers’ decisions will be final and binding
- All solutions must be original and well-researched
- Teams submit a 2-slider summary outlining their proposed solution.
- TSubmissions are evaluated on feasibility, innovation and scalability.
- Top teams qualify for the next round.
- Shortlisted teams from Round 1 present detailed proposals through a slide presentation
- Presentations will be conducted at IIM Lucknow
- Teams present to panelists from Pranyas organization
- Event takes place during IIM Lucknow’s Annual Fest Manfest Varchasva 2025–26 from 6th–8th February 2026
- Evaluation based on clarity, depth and practicality of the solution
- First Place - Total Cash Prizes Of INR 30,000 + National Winner Certificates
- First Runner Up - Total Cash Prizes Of INR 20,000 + National Finalist Certificates
- Rest of the Participants - Participation Certificates
Register now
Total Prizes Worth
INR 50,000
Team size
2-3
- Timelines
- Round 1: 14 Jan 26, 12:00 AM IST - 28 Jan 26, 10:00 PM IST
- Round 2: 06 Feb 26, 12:00 AM IST - 08 Feb 26, 11:59 PM IST
- Contacts
- Nikita Jose: (+91) 97890 69386
- Prateek R: (+91) 94812 94454
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