Abhishek Kushwaha
The Engineering of Dreams:
A Grandson’s Love: The Birth of Innovation
At just 16 years old, Abhishek Kushwaha watched helplessly as his 62-year-old grandfather struggled with the limitations brought on by paralysis. Every time his grandfather needed to move, Abhishek would hand him a walking stick and guide him by holding a torch ahead. But the moments when Abhishek wasn’t around filled him with a sense of helplessness. His grandfather’s suffering became a constant weight on his heart.
Driven by his love and a desire to ease his grandfather’s pain, Abhishek channeled his frustration into a solution. He invented a special walking stick, one that could help his grandfather walk independently, even in the dark. This wasn’t just any stick—it was equipped with eight digital features that transformed his grandfather’s life. Today, the Indian government has recognized Abhishek’s innovation by awarding him a patent for his creation.
A Visionary from the Start: Abhishek’s Ingenious Journey
This is the story of Abhishek Kushwaha, the founder of Abonics India Private Limited, hailing from Ramkaran Patti village in Kushinagar. Now 23, Abhishek has always had an innate talent for engineering. From a young age, he would look for innovative solutions to any problem he encountered.
In 2017, when his grandfather Dhruv Kushwaha was struck by paralysis, his mobility was severely impacted. His eyesight also deteriorated. Abhishek became his constant companion, the literal “stick” supporting him through old age. Observing his grandfather’s difficulties, Abhishek designed a digital stick that allowed his grandfather to walk unassisted, even at night. The stick not only helped with mobility but also provided entertainment, proving to be a life-changing invention.
Gaining Momentum: The Business Takes Off
Abhishek recalls how, despite having the idea for the product, he faced challenges in bringing it to the market and raising funds. That’s when he came across the vision and mission of Jagriti’s founder, Shashank Mani, which deeply inspired him. In September 2023, Abhishek became a part of Jagriti, which supported him at every step of his entrepreneurial journey.
In a few months, Jagriti helped him secure financial assistance of one lakh rupees. Through Jagriti’s guidance, his company, Abonics India Private Limited, has now made market connections in over 30 locations. Along with his college classmate and co-founder, Mohammad Kaif, Abhishek is now working to build science and engineering labs in ITIs, polytechnics, and other colleges. Jagriti is also helping Abhishek set up a factory for manufacturing his digital sticks.
