Organized by:
St. Peter’s Engineering College (UGC-Autonomous)
Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC)
MoE’s Innovation Cell, Government of India

Event Date:
6th September 2024

Event Overview:
St. Peter’s Engineering College successfully conducted the Smart India Internal Hackathon 2024, a part of the national-level initiative to foster innovation and problem-solving among young engineers. This event was held under the aegis of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) and the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, Government of India.

The hackathon focused on a range of themes, including but not limited to:

• Clean & Green Technology
• Tourism
• Renewable/Sustainable Energy
• Blockchain & Cybersecurity
• Smart Education and Disaster Management
• Toys & Games, Miscellaneous
• Space Technology
• Smart Automation
• Fitness & Sports
• Heritage & Culture
• Medtech/Biotech/Healthtech
• Agriculture, Foodtech & Rural Development
• Smart Vehicles
• Transportation & Logistics
• Robotics & Drones

Participation:
Students from various departments participated with great enthusiasm, showcasing their innovative ideas and solutions to real-world problems. Teams comprised six members, with at least one female student, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Coordinators:

• Faculty Coordinator: Dr. Amjan Shaik, SPoC & Dean-R&D (Contact: 9866040342)
• Student Coordinators:
  • M. Sai Deep (III AI & DS)
  • O. Raj Kumar (III AI & ML)
  • Dheerika Reddy (III IT)
  • B. Lavanya (III CSE)
  • B. Jeevan Reddy (III AI & DS)

Highlights:

• The event provided a platform for students to pitch their ideas in both software and hardware domains.
• The focus on diverse themes encouraged students to explore various sectors and develop interdisciplinary solutions.
• The hackathon fostered teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills among participants.

Conclusion:
The Smart India Internal Hackathon 2024 at St. Peter’s Engineering College was a resounding success, with numerous innovative ideas being pitched by students. The event was a testament to the college’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineers and innovators.