Namaste
We are team India; a country with rich diversity. The diversity extends from Religion,
Culture, Languages, Food Habits, Dressing etc. India is one of the oldest civilizations
in the world with a kaleidoscopic variety and rich cultural heritage.
Aarav Shah
Hi! I am Aarav Shah, Team India Captain
I have taken up the responsibility of steering our team with precision and passion!
With a clear vision and an unwavering drive, I commit to meet every challenge with
utmost passion and dedication. My journey into robotics started with a fascination
for design and programming. With a strong background from doing FRC for 4 years, I
aim to apply my skills in construction and programming to build a robot that excels.
I’m thrilled to be part of the FGC India team and represent my country!!!
Sai Pranav Gandhi
Hi, I am Sai Pranav Gandhi, Team India Driver
I have always admired F1 cars because of their advanced technology and cutting-
edge engineering design! I am excited to be the driver of Team India and am looking
forward to experiencing the same thrill and rush that F1 drivers feel when they drive
a car. I am very passionate about robotics and STEM. As a kid, building toys piqued
my curiosity and it sparked a passion for engineering in me. Since then, I have
continued pursuing engineering and taken part in many competitions working hard
and tenaciously each time. I am very excited to be a part of this team and will use
this opportunity to work hard and give my best!!!
Arjun Kejriwal
Hi, I am Arjun Kejriwal, Team India Pit Crew Lead
I have been fascinated by robotics since a young age. As the Chief of the Pit Crew, I’ll
be in charge of doing the quick maintenance pit stops of our robot between the
matches and to ensure it is in the most formidable condition. I have been intrigued
by robotics and Lego since a young age. I am deeply humbled to be part of FGC
Team India for this season. I would like to use my experience from FTC and WRO to
excel my performance during this season. I look forward to participating in FGC and
having enriching experiences. I wish to make India proud on the international stage
Neel Mistry
Hello I am Neel Mistry, Team India Spokesperson
I consider robotics as a high-stakes sport, driven by the thrill of competition. Team
India faces many challenges, but we tackle each one head-on. We share our
solutions so others can benefit from our experiences, ensuring a smoother path for
future enthusiasts. I have taken up Robotics as a competitive sport rather than a
casual hobby because of the heady mix of adventure and thrill. I love to share the
engaging stories of challenges that Team Indiafaced. I am honoured to be a part of
Team India and look forward to a great season ahead with all Teams at FGC
Aarav Gupta
Hi, I’m Aarav Gupta, Chief Designer, Team India
I want to build our Robot to perform at its best consistently. I wish to design,
assemble, diagnose, and fix issues swiftly, keeping our robot reliable and efficient. I
shall strive for meticulous attention to detail to drive our team towards success in
this global competition. From a young age, I’ve been fascinated by robotics, diving
into summer camps and LEGO courses. I’ve competed in FTC, FRC, and WRO, and
participated in various hackathons. I have a basic grasp of CAD, Python, HTML,
Arduino, and Java. Excited to support mechanical construction and maintenance
with Team India, and eager to learn more.
Nilesh Shah
Hi! I am Nilesh Shah, Chief Mentor, Team India.
I would be responsible for managing team operations and developing strategies
keeping the Team highly motivated all along. My experience of mentoring FIRST
Teams for over 10 years will help me in ensuring that Team India puts in their most
focused and determined efforts while making the best of all the learning
opportunities and building a great network of FIRST Community across the Nations.
We shall strive hard to live by our motto of “Winning Hearts By Winning Efforts”
Saieesh Gandhi
Namaste as a STEM advocate and the driving force behind Goa’s robotics revolution,
my journey began in 2019, fueled by a desire to spark my son’s interest in robotics.
This ignited a passion that led him to mentor numerous teams in prestigious
competitions like FLL, WRO, Makex, FTC, and FRC. Witnessing the transformative
power of STEM on my son and his peers, I founded Legogoa, a community club
dedicated to fostering STEM awareness and introducing competitive robotics to
Goa.
My current role as manager for Team India mirrors the responsibilities of overseeing
a high-performance F1 team, where strategic decision-making, resource
management, and fostering a collaborative environment are crucial