Department
Mechanical Engineering
Startups
An Entrepreneurial Initiative by a Student of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering, Annamacharya University, Rajampet, is proud to highlight the entrepreneurial achievement of its student, Mr. Veerupraju Sandeep Kumar Raju, who has established a startup named FUSSION CHOCOLATES, focusing on the manufacturing of chocolate and confectionery products.
This entrepreneurial initiative reflects the spirit of innovation, creativity, self-employment, and business development among students. By transforming an entrepreneurial idea into a manufacturing enterprise, the student has taken a progressive step towards establishing an independent business venture and exploring opportunities in the manufacturing sector.
FUSSION CHOCOLATES is established at Utukur, Rajampet, Annamayya District, Andhra Pradesh, and operates as a Micro Enterprise under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India.
The enterprise has obtained relevant government registrations, including MSME (Udyam) Registration and registration under the Andhra Pradesh Labour Department. An FSSAI registration certificate was also issued for its food manufacturing activity.
The Department recognizes this initiative as an encouraging example of student entrepreneurship and appreciates the efforts of the student in developing a business venture alongside his academic journey.
Startup Profile – FUSSION CHOCOLATES
| S. No. | Particulars | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Name of the Startup | FUSSION CHOCOLATES |
| 2 | Student Entrepreneur | Mr. Veerupraju Sandeep Kumar Raju |
| 3 | Department | Mechanical Engineering |
| 4 | Institution | Annamacharya University, Rajampet |
| 5 | Nature of Business | Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing |
| 6 | Type of Enterprise | Micro Enterprise |
| 7 | Major Business Activity | Manufacturing |
| 8 | Year of Establishment | 2024 |
| 9 | Location | Utukur, Rajampet, Annamayya District, Andhra Pradesh – 516126 |
Government Registrations and Recognitions
The startup has obtained the following registrations from government authorities:
| S. No. | Registration | Registration Details | Issuing Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FSSAI Registration | Registration No.: 20124241000078 | Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Government of India |
| 2 | Labour Department Establishment Registration | LIN: AP-24-17-021-03634285 | Labour Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| 3 | MSME (Udyam) Registration | UDYAM-AP-24-0052436 | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India |
Entrepreneurial Achievement
The establishment of FUSSION CHOCOLATES demonstrates the importance of encouraging students to explore entrepreneurship and transform innovative ideas into practical business ventures.
Such initiatives motivate fellow students to develop entrepreneurial skills, identify business opportunities, acquire practical manufacturing knowledge, and become self-reliant.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering encourages students to pursue innovation, entrepreneurship, and startup activities as an integral part of their professional development.
