The Smart India Hackathon 2023, organized by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and the Institutions Innovation Council at Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Manipal, commenced with a grand inauguration ceremony. The event was graced by the presence of Lt General Dr. MD Venkatesh, Vice Chancellor of MAHE, who delivered an inspiring address.
The Smart India Hackathon 2023 is a platform for young innovators to collaborate, ideate, and develop transformative solutions to real-world challenges, with MIT being a key center for fostering innovation and excellence in education. Lt General Dr. MD Venkatesh highlighted the significant impact of Dr. TMA Pai’s 75-year-old educational institutions in addressing societal issues like illiteracy, poverty, and health. He emphasized that the United Nations’ 2017 sustainable development goals align with Pai’s vision. The region of South Canara, where these institutions were established, has seen significant progress in healthcare, low infant and maternal mortality rates, and high literacy rates.
Lt General Dr. Venkatesh praised Indian youth’s potential to tackle global issues, welcoming participants from various states to MIT for the Smart India Hackathon 2023. The five-day event aims to find innovative solutions to problem statements from the Ayush, Gujarat, and Kerala governments.
