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SAAR 2025 | By the Numbers

30+

Innovation projects and startup showcases at SHODH

200+

Visitors engaged with SWAPN

40+

Projects showcased at the Management Fair

19 Lakh+

Estimated media audience reached

₹15 Lakh

Approximate pledges towards the Umeed Fund

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Panelists SAAR 2025

SAAR 2026

SAAR 2026 - 2nd Edition

SAAR - Showcase of Action, Achievement and Reflection - returns for its second edition as an annual celebration of
the ideas, initiatives and impact emerging from the BMU community.

What began in 2025 as a campus-wide showcase of innovation, creativity, research, dialogue and social impact now
evolves into an annual platform for bringing together the people, ideas and possibilities shaping the future.

From students, faculty and scholars to entrepreneurs, industry leaders, policymakers, alumni and changemakers,
SAAR creates a space where ideas meet action, perspectives meet possibilities, and learning translates into impact.

As SAAR enters its second edition, the conversation moves forward — with a new
theme, new ideas and new possibilities.

The Essence of SAAR

SHODH – Innovation. Solutions. Possibilities.

SHODH showcases the ideas, research and innovations emerging from the BMU community. Students, faculty, scholars and startups come together to demonstrate solutions across areas such as health, energy, water, agriculture, mobility and climate technology.

More than an exhibition, SHODH is an opportunity to see ideas in action, engage with their creators and explore their potential to solve real-world problems.

SHODH – Innovation. Solutions. Possibilities.

SAMVAAD - Ideas. Questions. Debate.

A space where ideas meet opposing perspectives and difficult questions are placed centre stage. SAMVAAD brings together distinguished voices to debate issues that matter, encouraging audiences to question, reflect and look beyond the obvious.

The conversation culminates in a live debate featuring prominent speakers, moderated by the School of Law.

SAMVAAD - Ideas. Questions. Debate.

SWAPNA - Art. Expression. Reflection.

SWAPNA creates a space for art, creativity and reflection, bringing the theme of SAAR to life through immersive experiences curated by students, faculty and art practitioners.

From installations and films to workshops, storytelling and creative showcases, SWAPNA invites audiences to pause, experience and see familiar ideas through a different lens.

SWAPNA - Art. Expression. Reflection.

SAARANSH - Leadership. Collaboration. Impact.

SAARANSH brings together leaders from CSR, philanthropy, industry and the development ecosystem to explore ideas that can create meaningful and scalable impact.

Curated around BMU's priorities and the interests of potential partners, these conversations create a space where institutional challenges meet ideas, expertise and opportunities for collaboration.

SAARANSH - Leadership. Collaboration. Impact.

MORE TO EXPERIENCE

SAAR is more than a showcase. It is a space where ideas are debated, innovations are experienced, creativity finds
expression and conversations become possibilities.

impact

Discover the work being created across BMU — from student ventures and research to innovations and community-led initiatives and see how ideas are translating into action.

Impact Showcases

founder

SAAR comes alive alongside Founder’s Day, bringing together the BMU community to celebrate its legacy, values and aspirations through a day of ideas, creativity and collective participation.

Founder’s Day

networking

A space to take conversations beyond the stage — bringing together students, faculty, alumni, industry leaders, donors and guests to connect, exchange ideas and explore possibilities for collaboration. The concept deck envisages a networking gala as the culmination of the day.

Networking & Conversations

music-art

The SAAR experience extends beyond the auditorium, with music, dance, stand-up comedy, nukkad natak, flash mobs, shayari, food and student-led experiences spread across the campus.

Music, Art & Campus Experiences

mera_business

Meet entrepreneurs and student innovators, discover their ideas and explore products and ventures emerging from the BMU ecosystem.

Mera Business & Student Ventures

SAAR 2025

SAAR 2025

Where the journey began.

The inaugural edition of SAAR brought the BMU community together for a day of innovation, creativity, dialogue and impact. Conceived as a campus-wide showcase, SAAR 2025 brought together students, faculty, scholars, entrepreneurs, industry leaders, donors and guests — creating a space where ideas moved from the classroom to the real world.

From groundbreaking ideas and technology showcased through SHODH, to art and empathy explored through SWAPN; from leadership conversations at SAARANSH to thought-provoking debates through SAMVAAD, the first edition reflected the breadth and diversity of the BMU ecosystem.

The day also featured Mera Business, the Management Fair, student showcases and community-led initiatives, extending SAAR beyond the stage and into the campus. Together, these experiences established SAAR as a platform for learning, reflection, innovation, entrepreneurship and meaningful engagement.

Our Community

CSR Leaders & Donor Networks

Policy Shapers & Innovation Catalysts

Academics, Educators & Legal Experts

Nonprofit Changemakers & Civil Society Leaders

Alumni, Journalists & Ecosystem Partners

With participants joining from Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and other key cities, SAAR brings together a diverse community of voices, ideas, and impact.

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