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Hunny Bhagchandani started Torchit with a simple idea: To create innovations that will help persons with disabilities. About 150 million people in India suffer from some form of disability, he says, adding that “accessibility is not a special privilege but a basic right”, and it is important to design devices that are within reach for people from all walks of life.

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India, more than 90 percent of people with disabilities (PwDs) come from low-income households, with a majority of them having little to no access to the necessary assistive devices. With minimal chances of finding gainful employment, they are bound to stay acutely dependent on their families and are trapped in a vicious cycle of poverty.

TED Talk

While being a national award recipient for the development of a new cost-effective product, aimed at improving the lives of differently-abled people, he firmly believes in the idea that; if a thing is not effective and sustainable it would not survive the test of time.

Invention Army Podcast

Every entrepreneur thinks about solving a problem which majority of people because if it gets successful the growth is tremendous, he designed a device named Torchit which with the help of SONAR Technology helps guide visually impaired people to walk without bumping into any obstacles. The journey was really filled with lots of ups down but still, Mr. Hunny Bhagchandani made it happened and turn it into a successful business.

Youth Ki Awaaz

An in-depth look at Torchit's mission to empower the visually impaired, detailing their technologies and impact. This platform provides a broad overview of how Torchit's products are making a difference

Shark Tank India

Hunny Bhagchandani pitched Torchit on Shark Tank India, seeking investment for his startup which focuses on products that simplify life for the visually impaired. The episode provides insight into his entrepreneurial journey and the challenges he faced

YourStory Tech30

Torchit is making significant
strides in empowering the visually impaired with AI-powered devices. The piece covers the functionality of their products, their market impact, and their approach to distribution through CSR initiatives and partnerships with NGOs

Global News Wire Article on Assistive Technologies

the global market trends for assistive technologies for the visually impaired, including the types of innovations that companies like Torchit are involved in

Inc42 Article on Torchit

Torchit, based in Ahmedabad, is making significant strides in assistive technology to aid the visually impaired, focusing on their products and impact.

Over One Billion are in need of Two Billion Assistive Technology

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Hunny Bhagchandani is a visionary social entrepreneur who founded Torchit, a company dedicated to creating innovative solutions that empower persons with disabilities. Driven by a deep commitment to social inclusion and equality, Hunny recognized the barriers that millions of people with disabilities face daily.

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Global News Wire Article on Assistive Technologies

Inc42 Article on Torchit

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