In a groundbreaking event, PM Modi engaged with the brilliant minds participating in the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023. The insightful conversations shed light on innovative solutions to real-world challenges, underscoring the pivotal role of technology in the nation’s progress.
Addressing Transportation Challenges: IoT-Based System for Railway Cargo
PM Modi interacted with Mr. Soikat Das and Mr. Protik Saha from the National Institute of Engineering, Mysuru, Karnataka, who are developing an IoT-based system for railway cargo. This system aims to address the issues of under and overloading of railway coal wagons. The Prime Minister lauded their efforts and expressed confidence in the transformative impact on Indian railways, emphasizing the significance of logistics in the country’s development.
Advancing Space Exploration: Enhancing Moonlander Images
Ms. Tiwari Harshita S and Mr. Jethwa Jay P from Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, presented their project to improve medium-resolution images received by ISRO’s Moonlander. The enhanced images, created using image processing and AI, will contribute to creating a hazard map of the moon, aiding safe landings for future missions. The Prime Minister suggested collaboration with ISRO and various space startups, highlighting India’s achievements in the global space sector.
Mental Health Matters: Open Innovation for Children’s Mental Well-being
Ankit Kumar and Syed Siddiqui Hussain from the Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology, Sambalpur, Odisha, addressed open innovation in the context of children’s mental health. Their project involves creating a rating system to forewarn parents and medical professionals about potential mental health issues. The Prime Minister commended their initiative and stressed the importance of scaling up solutions for mental health in educational institutions.
AI for Sustainable Energy: Designing Hydropower Plant Components
Ms. Reshma Masthutha R from Assam Royal Global University in Guwahati, Assam, engaged with PM Modi through the AI tool Bhashini. Her team worked on creating AI generative designs for components of hydropower plants, contributing to India’s self-reliance in energy. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to connect the power sector with artificial intelligence, emphasizing power production, transmission, and consumption efficiency.
Securing Cyberspace: Detecting Phishing Domains with Blockchain and AI
Mr. Rishabh S Vishwamithra from Noida Institute of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, tackled the challenges of cybersecurity. His project focused on detecting phishing domains using artificial intelligence and blockchain technology. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of vigilance in the face of evolving cyber threats and highlighted India’s efforts to create a global framework for AI.
Towards a Self-Reliant India: Prime Minister Modi’s Vision for the Youth
In his address, PM Modi commended the dedication of the young generation in providing solutions for the country’s challenges. He reiterated the success of previous hackathons, emphasizing their tangible impact on both the government and society. The Prime Minister highlighted the unique opportunities of the current era, urging the youth to leverage India’s talent pool, stable government, booming economy, and emphasis on science and technology.
The Path Forward: Shaping the Next Thousand Years
As India enters the 21st century, PM Modi urged young innovators to understand the uniqueness of the current time, emphasizing the role of technology in shaping their lives. He expressed confidence in India’s youth, encouraging them to contribute to the nation’s self-reliance in various sectors, including semiconductor and chip technology, quantum technology, and hydrogen energy.
Smart India Hackathon’s Impact on National Development
PM Modi’s interaction with the participants of the Smart India Hackathon 2023 highlighted the depth of innovation and dedication among the youth. The event symbolizes the collective effort to find low-cost, sustainable, scalable solutions to global challenges. As India aims for self-reliance and global leadership in various sectors, PM Modi encouraged young innovators to strive for excellence and become trailblazers in their respective fields, shaping India’s future for the next thousand years.
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