**IET DAVV Organises Internal Hackathon for Smart India Hackathon 2025 Selection**
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET), a part of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (DAVV), hosted an internal hackathon on Saturday as part of the selection process for the upcoming Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025.
Students from various DAVV teaching departments—including IET, IIPS, the School of Data Science and Forecasting, and other University Teaching Departments (UTDs)—participated enthusiastically in the event. Out of 190 registered teams, each comprising six members, over 1,000 students presented innovative technical solutions.
A panel of 29 judges evaluated the projects. The panel included 11 industry experts and 18 faculty members from IET and other DAVV departments. Divided into 14 evaluation panels, the judges assessed the projects based on creativity, feasibility, and potential real-world impact, focusing on practical solutions to pressing problems.
“The hackathon featured a strong emphasis on addressing real-world problem statements, leading to the selection of several outstanding projects for their innovation and practical potential,” said Prof. Pratosh Bansal, Director of IET.
The event was expertly coordinated by Prof. Vaibhav Jain, the College SPOC for SIH 2025, with co-coordination support from Prof. Praveen Karma.
**Key Problem Statements Addressed**
Participants tackled challenges provided by various ministries and state governments under the following major themes:
– **Healthcare Data Management:** Developing secure and efficient systems for handling patient records.
– **Smart Traffic Management Systems:** Creating AI-driven solutions aimed at reducing congestion and accidents.
– **Cybersecurity and Phishing Detection:** Designing tools to promote safer internet usage.
– **IoT-based Agricultural Solutions:** Innovating smart irrigation and crop monitoring systems to support farmers.
The enthusiasm and creativity demonstrated by the participants underscore DAVV’s commitment to nurturing future innovators and equipping students to solve real-world challenges.
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*Stay tuned for updates on the selected teams advancing to the Smart India Hackathon 2025.*
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