Jalandhar, Sept 30, 2024 (Yes Punjab News)
To inspire innovation and tackle pressing societal challenges, the Department of Student Research and Projects at LPU hosted the gear-up season-3 hackathon. In which 250 teams had been selected to advance to the internal hackathon stage. It is the event where innovators come together to develop new approaches to solve problems within specific given hours.
“LPU Pro Chancellor Dr. Rashmi Mittal emphasising that this platform invites students to propose novel solutions to real-world problems. The competition is fierce, but even unsuccessful attempts can lead to valuable lessons for future teams”. This internal hackathon serves as a gateway to the Smart India Hackathon 2024, an initiative led by the Government of India.
Teams participated in two categories: software solutions and hardware solutions, each consisting of six members with diverse skills and expertise. Over 36 hours, participants worked intensively to develop their prototypes, with the top 30 teams advancing to the national-level competition.
Some crucial problem statements highlighted in the Smart India Hackathon included healthcare innovations: developing solutions to improve telemedicine services and enhance patient care accessibility; sustainable development: creating applications for waste management and promoting eco-friendly practices in urban areas; education technology: designing tools to support remote learning and improve student engagement in virtual classrooms; transportation and mobility: innovating smart traffic management systems to reduce congestion and enhance public transport efficiency; agriculture technology: implementing smart farming solutions to optimise crop yield and resource management.
Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is a premier nationwide initiative designed to engage students in solving some of the most pressing challenges faced in everyday life.
Launched to foster a culture of innovation and practical problem-solving, SIH provides a dynamic platform for students to develop and showcase their creative solutions to real-world problems. By encouraging participants to think critically and innovatively, the hackathon aims to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical application.
