TIRUPATI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Tirupati, would host the grand finale of the Smart India Hackathon 2024 on December 11 and 12.
This is cited as a significant achievement for the institute, which has been recognised as one of the 51 nodal centres by the Union Education Ministry for promoting innovation and technological progress.
The two-day event will bring together 22 elite teams from across India, with each team comprising six students. These teams will compete in a high-stakes challenge to develop innovative solutions for four critical problem statements identified by the AYUSH Ministry.
These problem statements focus on pressing issues of traditional medicine and holistic wellness. The participating teams have been selected for their problem-solving abilities and innovative thinking. Each problem statement will have its own set of winners, who will be awarded cash prizes by the central government.
“The Smart India Hackathon serves as a platform that…
