<p><strong>1. Sponsorship of Full-Version License &ndash; PTV Visum</strong></p>
<p>Received sponsorship of the full-version license of PTV Visum from PTV Group to support advanced research work in the domain of transportation planning and traffic modeling worth Rs. 7,58,000/-.</p>
<p>The licensed software enabled comprehensive transport demand modeling, network analysis, modal split assessment, and scenario evaluation using industry-standard tools. This sponsorship facilitated high-quality research output, enhanced analytical capabilities, and strengthened the practical application of transportation planning methodologies in doctoral research work.</p>
<p><strong>2. Research Grant Award &ndash; ₹1,20,000/-</strong></p>
<p>Received a research grant of ₹1,20,000/- from Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) under the Minor Research Project Proposal Funding Scheme. The grant was awarded in recognition of the academic merit, feasibility, and societal relevance of the proposed research work titled <em>"Smart Ductility Testing Machine for sustainable binders under variable climate profiles"</em></p>
<p>The funding supports systematic investigation in the identified research domain, covering activities such as data collection, analysis, fieldwork, procurement of necessary resources, and dissemination of findings through publications and presentations. This grant reflects institutional trust in the research capability and commitment to contributing quality academic output.</p>