A team of innovative students from Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, has achieved a remarkable victory at the Smart India Hackathon 2024.
It is a national- level competition, organized by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell in collaboration with various government bodies.
The hackathon challenges students to develop technological solutions for real-world problems. The winning team, led by Adwaith of II B.Sc. Computer Science with Cyber Security and mentored by Shobana, Head of the Department of Computer Science with Cyber Security, developed an innovative solution to address the pressing issue of rising rape and sexual harassment cases in India.
Their project aims to foster empathy and understanding, particularly among men, through advanced tools and strategies. After a rigorous evaluation by an expert panel, their groundbreaking solution was adjudged the best, earning them medals, certificates, and a cash prize of ₹50,000.
The Management, Principal, Director Academics, Deans, Heads and staff members of the college expressed their immense pride and joy over this accomplishment.
