We Are ISHITVA® - We SORT To Create VALUE
Derived from the Sanskrit word “Ishitva” (ईशित्व)—signifying mastery, control, and leadership—we channel this philosophy to tackle one of the planet’s most overlooked yet critical challenges: waste sorting.
At ISHITVA®, we’re redefining material recovery with AI-driven precision. By replacing slow, inconsistent manual sorting with intelligent, high-speed automation, we bring unmatched accuracy and efficiency to the recycling industry. Our proprietary platform, ishitvAI, is powered by one of the largest waste classification image libraries, continuously learning and evolving with every image it sees. It doesn’t just sort—it gets smarter, sharper, and more capable over time.
From plastics and flexible packaging to multilayered, hard-to-recover materials, our technology ensures that every valuable resource is identified, recovered, and reintroduced—powering the circular economy, one smart sort at a time.
Meet the Leaders Behind the Mission
Founder & CTO
Jitesh Dadlani
With a rich background in enterprise tech, Jitesh left the Fortune 500 circuit to tackle a problem that affects every corner of the world: waste. He founded Ishitva in 2016 to bring robotics, computer vision, and AI to the forefront of waste management.
A deep believer in solving real-world problems with real innovation, Jitesh brings over 2 decades of experience across software architecture, open-source systems, and industrial automation. Today, he leads a multidisciplinary team with one goal: make waste sorting smarter, faster, and more scalable.
“Waste doesn’t need to be a problem. It needs a better system.” – Jitesh
Co-Founder & CEO
Sandip Singh
With a background in strategic planning, investments, and a focus on environment-first innovation, Sandip brings the sharp edge of business acumen to Ishitva’s tech-first foundation.
Passionate about sustainability, he’s on a mission to enable the circular economy through deep-tech — from AI and ML to IoT. Sandip combines real-world strategy with visionary thinking to lead Ishitva through the complexities of global waste challenges, unlocking scalable impact across industries.
“Circularity isn’t just a goal. It’s a necessity. And AI is the accelerator.” – Sandip
Director, Strategy and Operations
Sandeep Patel
Sandeep Patel is redefining the future of waste management and circular economy in India. As a Director at Ishitva Robotic Systems, he spearheads innovation and new market development, scaling AI-powered automated sorting technologies across diverse industries and geographies.
More than two decades ago — at a time when waste was largely seen as a liability — Sandeep recognized its untapped potential as a resource. His visionary thinking led him to explore how technology could address one of the world’s most pressing and overlooked challenges: waste management. For him, it wasn’t just about managing waste—it was about unlocking value from it through intelligent systems, creating real impact at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and scalability.
Sandeep is not only a Forbes-recognized entrepreneur (Entrepreneur with Social Impact, 2019) but also a strong advocate for industry collaboration as the President of the National Solid Waste Association of India (NSWAI) and a member of the CII National Environment Committee.
His motto is simple yet powerful: “Innovation in sustainability isn’t optional — it’s essential.”
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📩 Reach out to us at info@ishitva.in