Hackathon 2023

Uttaranchal University inaugurated a 24 hour hackathon on 14– 15 September 2023, at the campus for the students of the transdisciplinary domain of the University. A total of 250 students participated in the event, who solved the problem statements given by the Government agencies, PSU, and state government. The top 32 teams will register in the Smart India Hackathon – 2023. 

 

The purpose and objective of the internal hackathon was to harness the collective creativity, talent, and expertise of an organization's employees to drive innovation, problem-solving, and collaboration within the company. By providing a dedicated and time-bound environment for teams to brainstorm and develop innovative solutions, hackathons aim to generate fresh ideas, improve products or processes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. These events promote cross-functional teamwork, skill development, and employee engagement while addressing specific business challenges or exploring new opportunities. Ultimately, internal hackathons catalyze driving organizational growth, enhancing employee morale, and reinforcing a culture of innovation, making them a valuable tool in today's competitive business landscape. 

 

The event was inaugurated by Shri Jitendra Joshi, Chancellor, Prof (Dr) Dharam Buddhi, Vice- Chancellor Jury members and the organizing committee of the event. Shri Jitendra Joshi ji motivated the students to participate in the event and came up with innovative solution to problem statements and encouraged them to file patents and ensured that every possible support for the betterment of student growth. The Vice- Chancellor addressed the gathering and shared his views on the social impact of the solutions on society. Dr N Prasanthi Kumari, Dr Ravindra Sharma, Dr Ankur Dumka and Dr Brajlata Chauhan, Prof Rajesh Singh and Prof Anita Gehlot were present as jury members.