Epic Showdown of Tech Geniuses at Techno India: Smart India Hackathon 2023 Bengal Edition

The grand culmination of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2023 at the esteemed grounds of Techno Main Salt Lake & Techno India University on December 21, 2023, saw the crowning of victors in the West Bengal chapter. The prestigious event, a brainchild of the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, showcased a dazzling array of innovative solutions from top-tier institutions.

The winners of Smart India Hackathon, (SIH) in West Bengal from the Techno India University are Oriental Institute of Science and Technology, West Bengal , Walchand college of engineering, Sangli, BIT, Sindri and Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad. The winners of West Bengal, Techno Main Saltlake are Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable Trusts Vishwakarama Institute Of Technology, Apper Indiranagar, Pune, Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandals Dwarkadas J Sanghvi College Of Engineering, ITM University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Fr Conceicao Rodrigues College Of Engineering, Maharaja Surajmal Institute Of Technology, Delhi, and Dayananda Sagar College Of Engineering, Bengaluru–who won one lakh each for four problem statements. The winners demonstrated unparalleled prowess as the battle of wits unfolded on the vibrant campuses of Techno Main Salt Lake and Techno India University.

Team Contra from Techno India University won at Chhattisgarh and two teams from Techno Main Salt Lake – SpartechX and Invokators won the National level SIH 2023 in two different problem statements at Jaipur and Bengaluru, respectively.

"In the two day Hackathon, we saw a large number of enthusiastic students participating. Each of them has shown exemplary skills & determination and have won. We look forward to such healthy competitions where the students get a chance to showcase their skills. We wholeheartedly laud this initiative undertaken by the Ministry of Education for providing a platform for the students and we look forward to such innovative events”, expressed Prof Manoshi Roychowdhury, Co-Chairperson, Techno India Group.

The Smart India Hackathon serves as a beacon, enabling students to address critical challenges faced by the government, ministries, industries, and organisations. Acknowledged as the world's largest open innovation model, SIH cultivates a spirit of product innovation and problem-solving among students. The event, held annually since 2017, offers both SIH Software and SIH Hardware Editions for higher education students.

The scope of SIH has expanded significantly since its inception, with growing participation and enthusiasm evident in students and problem statement providers alike. The grand finale this year boasts over 12,000 participants and 2,500+ mentors, converging at designated nodal centres to tackle real-world problem statements.

The Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education, has identified 47 higher educational institutes/ incubators as Smart India Hackathon nodal centres. These centres play a crucial role in hosting participants and ensuring the event's seamless execution under the watchful eye of designated officers.

As the Smart India Hackathon continues to make waves, it not only impacts the lives of lakhs of students but also provides a national platform to test educational learnings in practical problem-solving, steering interests toward innovation and entrepreneurship. The saga of SIH unfolds, pushing boundaries and igniting the flame of technological brilliance across the nation.

About Techno India Group

Techno India Group is the largest private education group in Eastern India and one of the largest in the country. It has numerous enrolled students, 5000 Faculty & Staff Members, 21 Engineering Colleges (AICTE & University Approved), 12 Business Schools, 18 Public Schools (Playgroup to Class XII), 1 million Alumni, 6 HS Schools, 100 state of the art campuses and overseas tie-up collaborations. The Group established the first Private University of the state, Techno India University.