The Grand Finale of the 7th edition of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024 concluded on Thursday at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, with five teams emerging as top performers at the nodal center.
The valedictory session was presided over by Chief Guest Mr. Sushil Kumar, Chief General Manager of GAIL, and Guest of Honor Mr. Saheel Yaqoob, Assistant Director Branch MSME Srinagar.
The event was organized under the aegis of Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanojiya, and saw the presence of several dignitaries including Deans, HOD’s, HoC’s and other dignitaries from various departments.
Prof. Roohie Naaz (Incharge Director NIT Srinagar), Prof. G.A. Harmain (Chairman Core Committee for SIH 2024), Registrar Atikur Rehman, Dr. Pratap Sanap (Nodal Head 1 for SIH), Ms. Happy Debnath (Nodal Head 1 for SIH), SPOS- SIH-2024 Dr. H.S. Pali, and other coordinators were also present at the event.
Hosting the Grand Finale for the first time, NIT Srinagar was one of 51 nodal centers across the country. The two-day event commenced on Wednesday and witnessed innovative ideas and solutions from young minds.
In his message, Director NIT Srinagar Prof. Kanojiya congratulated the winning teams for their exceptional performance and innovative solutions, applauding their dedication and hard work throughout the event.
He also extended his encouragement to the other participating teams, emphasizing that their efforts and ideas were equally valuable and demonstrated great potential.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest Mr. Sushil Kumar said that over the past two days, we have witnessed extraordinary talent, collaboration, and problem-solving skills that truly embody the spirit of the Smart India Hackathon.
“GAIL plays a significant role in fostering innovation and sustainable solutions through initiatives like Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024. We are committed to encourage young minds to contribute to the nation’s growth while addressing pressing challenges,” he said.
Guest of Honor Assistant Director MSME Saheel Yaqoob highlighted the importance of platforms like SIH in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among the youth.
“Events like SIH 2024 not only provide young innovators with opportunities to solve real-world problems but also inspire them to think beyond conventional boundaries, he added.