Report on Smart India Hackathon-2023
On 20th September 2023, the IIC team at Manav Rachna University successfully conducted the AVISHKAR 2023 event, which was a part of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2023. This event was in accordance with the directive of the Ministry of Education Innovation Cell-AICTE and aimed to foster innovation and problem-solving skills among engineering students. The event took place at HB-02 within the university campus.
A key aspect of the event was the participation of 18 teams, each comprising six students, with a mandate that at least one team member had to be female. This commitment to diversity and inclusion is noteworthy and reflects the university’s dedication to promoting gender equality in the field of technology and innovation.
The highlight of the AVISHKAR 2023 event was the presence of distinguished judges from the industry who lent their expertise to evaluate the teams and their innovative solutions. Mr. Pranav Chauhan, the Technical Manager at Design Tech Pvt Ltd, along with Dr. Kiran Khattar and Dr. Devnajali, both Associate Professors at BML University, served as the judges for the event.
The evaluation process followed the SIH 2023 format, which required teams to present their solutions and demonstrate the basic functionalities of their projects, both in hardware and software categories. The rigorous evaluation process provided valuable feedback to the participating teams, helping them understand their strengths and areas for improvement.
It is heartening to note that the students participated in AVISHKAR 2023 with great enthusiasm, showcasing their problem-solving skills and creative thinking. The constructive feedback provided by the jury members will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and development of these young innovators. As the event came to a close, the judges congratulated all the team members for their remarkable efforts and wished them the best of luck as they advanced to the national level competition, Smart India Hackathon 2023.
Overall, AVISHKAR 2023 at Manav Rachna University was a resounding success, furthering the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and excellence among the engineering students, and setting the stage for their participation in the prestigious national competition.