The vibrant grounds of Techno Main Salt Lake and Techno India University witnessed the grand inauguration of Smart India Hackathon 2023. The event was graced by esteemed dignitaries, industry leaders, and visionaries, creating an atmosphere of innovation and collaboration.
Key Figures Present:
- Special Guest: B Chandra Mohiyar, Director, Department of Justice, Ministry of Law
- Chief Guest: Rabi Chowdhury, Managing Director (Generation) of CESC Limited
- Guest Of Honour: Dr Subhashis Datta, Controller of Examinations, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal
- Chief Guest: Sankar Ghosh, Managing Director, Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
- Guest of Honour: Abhishek Rungta, Founder & CEO, Indus Net Technologies
- Techno India Group Representatives: Professor Manoshi Roychowdhury, Prog Dr Samiran Chattopadhyay, Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Sujoy Biswas, Director & CEO Prof Dr Rina Paladhi, Director Meghdut Roychowdhury, Founder of Make Calcutta Relevant Again and Chief Innovation Officer Pauline Laravoire, Co-Founder & CEO of Y-East & Sustainability Director
Purpose and Initiatives: The Smart India Hackathon 2023, a nationwide initiative by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, aims to provide a dynamic platform for students to address real-world challenges faced by government bodies, ministries, industries, and organizations. As the world’s largest open innovation model, the hackathon fosters a culture of product innovation and problem-solving among students.
Event Highlights: The ceremony included the opening of the West Bengal leg of the competition, marking the beginning of a collaborative effort to find innovative solutions to pressing challenges. The presence of industry leaders and government representatives added a significant aura to the event, emphasizing the importance of innovation in addressing contemporary issues.
The Smart India Hackathon stands as a beacon for cultivating the spirit of innovation and collaboration, showcasing the potential of students in contributing to real-world problem-solving.
