05 September, 2023

The objective of organizing the "Smart India Hackathon-2023: Awareness Session" is multi-faceted. Firstly, it aims to stimulate and bolster student participation from department in the forthcoming Smart India Hackathon-2023. This entails creating awareness about the event and its significance. Secondly, the session seeks to elucidate the intricate guidelines, encompassing the event's rules, eligibility criteria, and registration procedures, ensuring that all potential participants are well-informed. Thirdly, it strives to facilitate the formation of eligible and diverse teams within our institution, aligning with the stipulated team composition requirements. Additionally, the session intends to guide students in selecting relevant problem statements from the available domains and navigating the registration process seamlessly. Ultimately, the overarching objective is to empower our students with the knowledge, resources, and insights essential for competitive participation in the hackathon, enabling them to contribute innovative solutions to national challenges effectively.

Key Features:

• Organizing Department: Chemical Engineering Department 
• Faculty Name: Dr. Milap G. Nayak, Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering Department, VGEC, Chandheda
• Duration: 05th September 2023 (12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
• Venue: Google Meet
• No. of Participants: 100+
• Event Coordinator: Dr. Milap G. Nayak

Discussion Points:

1. Team composition:

• All members from the same college; no inter-college teams.
• Encourage interdisciplinary teams within the same institution

1. Team size:

• Mandatory composition of 6 members per team, including the team leader

1. Gender inclusivity:

• Requirement of at least one female team member per team

1. Participation prerequisite:

• Teams should have participated in the recommended internal hackathon

1. Problem selection and registration:

• Choose a problem from available domains on "sih.gov.in" and complete team registration

1. Support and rewards:

• Access to mentoring support
• Prize money available for the grand finale

Words from the Experts

"Smart India Hackathon is a platform to demonstrate student’s idea to solve real life problem"