Internal SIH

INTRODUCTION The Internal Hackathon for Smart India Hackathon 2025 was organized by the Manav Rachna Innovation and Incubation Foundation (MRIIF) on the 17th and 18th of September, 2025. The event served as a platform for students to engage with problem statements released on the official SIH portal and demonstrate innovative solutions that could create social, industrial, and technological impact. A total of 84 teams participated enthusiastically over the two days, with 45 teams presenting on the first day and 36 on the second day. The event was judged by Mr. Sanjay Kapoor and Dr. B. S. Gill, who provided valuable feedback and selected the most promising teams to move forward to the national level. KEY HIGHLIGHTS The Internal Hackathon witnessed the participation of over 80+ enthusiastic teams from Manav Rachna, each bringing forward unique ideas and solutions to address official SIH problem statements. The diversity of participation reflected the innovation culture nurtured within the institution. Across the two-day event, students engaged in high-energy brainstorming, prototype development, and idea pitching, where creativity was matched with technical depth. Teams explored a variety of domains including healthcare, agriculture, sustainability, automation, and digital security, keeping their solutions aligned with real-world relevance. Each solution was evaluated by esteemed judges, including Mr. Sanjay Kapoor and Dr. B. S. Gill, who emphasized not only the novelty of ideas but also feasibility, scalability, and societal impact. Their mentorship and constructive feedback added immense value to the learning experience of the participants. The hackathon served as a collaborative learning ecosystem where students from varied disciplines came together, highlighting the strength of teamwork and cross-domain innovation. Both software-based and hardware-based teams demonstrated how different skill sets, when combined, can produce impactful outcomes. Beyond technical presentations, the event became a platform for participants to enhance their pitching skills, defend their ideas confidently, and learn how innovation moves from conceptualization to implementation. The overall atmosphere throughout the hackathon embodied the true essence of Smart India Hackathon – fostering innovation, channeling youthful creativity, and driving ideas that hold the potential to create a meaningful impact for society. CONCLUSION The Internal Hackathon organized by MRIIF was a resounding success, reflecting the talent, dedication, and innovative mindset of Manav Rachna students. The two-day event not only served as a selection process but also as a powerful learning experience where students explored real problem statements and proposed impactful solutions. With the shortlisted teams now preparing for the national stage of SIH 2025, the institute stands proud of nurturing a culture of innovation, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship. The hackathon concluded with optimism and determination, ensuring that the ideas developed here will make a meaningful contribution on the larger SIH platform.