DIAT Pune students triumph at Smart India Hackathon 2024
A team from Defense Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT), Pune, has claimed victory in the prestigious competition Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024 Hardware Editionthat demonstrate their innovative strength. Held at PIET, Panipat from December 11 to 15, this national level competition brought together thousands of talented students from across the country to address real-world challenges with innovative solutions.
The winning project: gray water remediation
The winning team represented DIAT School of Energy and Environmental Systems and presented a groundbreaking project Gray water remediation. This eco-friendly initiative integrates Soy biochar And solar powered UV treatmentand offers a sustainable method for wastewater treatment. The combination improves water quality while reducing reliance on conventional energy sources, making it a promising solution for wastewater management at the community level.
Team members and mentors
The winning team consisted of:
- Colonel Rushikesh Dhotre
- Manvendra Kumar
- Shaista Shabbi
- Anuj Sahu
- Saswata Dhar
- Saptrishi Sarkar
Their efforts were expertly guided by faculty mentors Dr. Nikhil Bhave And Dr. Rahul Yadavwith technical support from Dr. Sandesh Raut.
The team's hard work and innovative approach earned them an award Cash prize of ₹1 lakhaccompanied by trophies and certificates.
About the Smart India Hackathon
The Smart India Hackathon is a national flagship initiative that aims to promote innovation, creativity and problem-solving skills among students. It offers young minds a platform to collaborate on pressing social and environmental problems and develop sustainable and practical solutions.
The key highlights of DIAT's success
Significance of the winning project:
- sustainability: The use of renewable resources such as soy biochar and solar energy underlines the commitment to environmental sustainability.
- Scalability: The solution is scalable for community-wide wastewater treatment applications.
- innovation: A creative approach to improving gray water quality with minimal energy requirements.
Further implications:
- Encourages students across the country to innovate for a better future.
- Shows the potential of academic institutions like DIAT to address real-world challenges.
DIAT Pune's success at the Smart India Hackathon 2024 highlights the importance of innovation in tackling current challenges. Their environmentally friendly gray water remediation project is a testament to the power of creativity and collaboration and sets the standard for sustainable solutions in environmental technology.