Dr. Shailaja A. Patil, Mentor of Team YuktiSetu, has been awarded the Golden Certificate in the Senior Category at TechExpo 2025, organized by Techniche, IIT Guwahati.

The award recognizes her outstanding mentorship and guidance in fostering innovation, technical excellence, and project development. Her contribution played a significant role in the team's successful participation and performance at one of India's premier student technical exhibitions.

This achievement reflects her dedication to promoting innovation, experiential learning, and excellence in engineering education through effective mentoring and technical leadership.