RCC Institute of Information Technology to organise Internal Smart India Hackathon 2023

The RCC Institute of Information Technology, a revered engineering college in eastern India with a rich 24-year history of technical education, is set to host the much-anticipated Internal Smart India Hackathon 2023. The event, a collaborative endeavor by the college's Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Institution's Innovation Council (IIC 6.0), and the Student Welfare Committee, promises to be a dynamic showcase of creativity and problem-solving.

Scheduled to take place on the 23rd of September, the RCC Institute of Information Technology campus is abuzz with excitement as it prepares to welcome 75 groups of talented students, totaling 450 participants. These aspiring innovators are geared up to present their groundbreaking ideas and visions in the form of functional prototypes, all of which will be meticulously evaluated by a panel of industry experts.

The grand event will commence with an inaugural session graced by the august presence of Prof. (Dr.) Debashis De, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), West Bengal. Prof. De is poised to deliver a keynote address titled 'Demystifying Hackathons: A Journey of Innovation.' His insights are expected to set the stage for a day of spirited competition and collaboration.

The stakes are high, as the best ideas and models presented at the Internal Smart India Hackathon 2023 will have the opportunity to advance to the final round of the Smart India Hackathon. This nationwide initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell, under the Government of India, in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). It is a testament to the government's commitment to fostering innovation and nurturing the next generation of technical talent.