DEI’s Remarkable Triumph at Smart India Hackathon 2024
Dayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI) reaffirmed its commitment to innovation and excellence with an outstanding performance in the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024. The journey commenced with an Internal Hackathon on September 10, 2024, organized by the Faculty of Engineering under the leadership of Dr. A. Charan Kumari, the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for SIH 2024. Supported by Dr. Vishakha Baghel and a dedicated team of student volunteers, the event saw 65 teams comprising 390 students tackle real-world problem statements, leading to the selection of 45 teams to represent DEI at the national level.
Among these, two exceptional teams—Agile_Geeks and Aikarthya—progressed to the prestigious SIH 2024 Grand Finale. Agile_Geeks addressed critical water management issues with their “Ground Water Level Predictor,” while Team Aikarthya, guided by mentors Dr. Zeeshan and Ms. Priya Asthana, developed “Skill Matrix,” an AI-powered recruitment simulation tool. The Grand Finale, held on December 11–12, 2024, challenged participants with a 36-hour non-stop coding marathon, featuring live interactions with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan. Team Aikarthya impressed the judges with its advanced AI-driven features, earning the joint winner title and a ₹1 lakh prize, presented at a valedictory ceremony chaired by AICTE Chairman Prof. T. G. Sitharam.
This victory, DEI’s third SIH triumph, underscores its leadership in nurturing technical talent and fostering a culture of innovation. Director Prof. C. Patvardhan commended the teams for their creativity, adaptability, and commitment to solving real-world challenges, highlighting DEI’s mission to provide holistic education and empower students to excel on national and global platforms.
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