STPI director Sanjay Tyagi inaugurating hackathon event at the JSS STU in Mysuru on Friday. Other dignitaries present on the occasion include Vice-Chancellor A.N. Santosh Kumar.
| Photo Credit: M.A. Sriram
A two-day national-level hackathon began at the JSS Science and Technology University (JSS STU) in Mysuru on Friday.
The event was inaugurated in the presence of dignitaries, including Sanjay Tyagi, director, STPI, Bengaluru, Central Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
A.N. Santosh Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, JSSSTU, S.A. Dhanraj, Registrar, JSSSTU, Srinath S., Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Anil Kumar, dean, International Affairs and Ranking, JSSSTU were present.
In his keynote address, Mr. Sanjay Tyagi highlighted the significance of hackathons in nurturing innovative solutions and transforming challenges into opportunities.
He emphasised that while India excels in delivering technology services globally, it must strive to become a product-oriented nation. He encouraged participants to leverage government initiatives that support startups and innovation, stressing the potential of young minds to drive change.
Mr. Tyagi also spoke about the critical role of infrastructure in shaping India’s future, predicting it as the next major sector to generate significant employment. He urged participants to explore opportunities in this domain and contribute to building a robust, tech-driven ecosystem.
Vice-Chancellor A.N. Santosh Kumar highlighted the immense potential of hackathons in bringing out innovative ideas from students.
He mentioned that such events have consistently showcased creative solutions to real-world problems.
Citing examples, he spoke about problem statements addressed by students, including the development of SOS systems for women’s safety and smart infrastructure technologies.
Dr. Santosh Kumar emphasised that hackathons are not just about generating ideas but also about converting them into tangible solutions that can create an impact. He encouraged students to continue exploring these ideas beyond the event and strive to contribute to society through innovation and technology.
Hackelite-24, the hackathon, initiated with problem statements under two domains, namely “Social Innovation in Healthcare” and “Business Product with Smart Infrastructure”. A total of 284 teams from across the country had registered for Hackelite under these two themes and 30 teams had been shortlisted for the event (115 students). Two teams under each domain will be awarded as winners and runners which will have a total prize money pool of ₹1 lakh.
Published – December 13, 2024 07:33 pm IST
