Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with young innovators during the 7th edition of Grand Finale of the 7th edition of Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024, including the SIH team at NIT Srinagar, via video conferencing mode.
For the first time, NIT Srinagar is hosting the Grand Finale, which commenced on Wednesday as one of 51 centers across the nation.
During the event, the SIH team from BMS Institute of Technology, Bangalore, led by Syeeda Aiemen D Saleem, shared their project ideas with PM Modi. The Prime Minister also interacted with Mohammad Ali Mohammad Al, a participant from Yemen and praised the culture, diversity of India.
Over 1,300 student teams participated in this nationwide event. Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, virtually inaugurated SIH 2024, highlighting the transformative power of education in fostering innovation and building an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanojiya was the Chief Guest on the occasion and stressed the institute’s commitment to excellence.
He underscored the importance of SIH in bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world problem-solving.
“The institute is dedicated to nurturing a culture of innovation, fostering entrepreneurship, and preparing students for a technology-driven future,” Prof. Kanojiya said.
Chairman of Core Committee for SIH 2024, Prof. G.A. Harmain, said that it is the first time NIT Srinagar is hosting the Grand Finale of SIH Software Edition.
PM meets innovators at NIT Srinagar
