AICTE Chairman conducts review in virtual meet
Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Nov 29: In a virtual meeting, AICTE Chairman Prof. T.G Sitharam here today conducted a comprehensive review of preparations at 51 Nodal Centres including the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, which will host the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024.
SIH, India’s largest innovation challenge, unites top young minds from across the country to develop solutions for real-world problems. This year marks a significant milestone for NIT Srinagar, which will serve as a key nodal center for the seventh edition of SIH, a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Education.
The preparations at NIT Srinagar are being overseen by its Director, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanojiya. The virtual review meeting hosted by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell was attended by In-charge Director Prof. Roohi Naz, Registrar Prof. Atikur Rehman, Dean of Students Welfare Prof. Abdul Liman, SPOS- SIH-2024, Dr. H.S Pali, Chairman Core Committee SIH 2024 Prof. G.A Harmain, Deputy Registrar Admin Faisal Irshad Ganai and other dignitaries.
During the meeting, AICTE Chairman highlighted the importance of finalizing all arrangements for the Grand Finale, including infrastructure, technical support and logistical requirements.
Dr. H.S Pali, Nodal Officer informed that the Grand Finale will take place from December 11 to 15, 2024. He highlighted the success of previous editions in fostering innovative thinking among students from higher education institutions across India.
In-charge Director Prof. Roohi Naz and Registrar Prof. Atikur Rehman assured the AICTE Chairman that all arrangements, including accommodation, IT infrastructure, travel and food for judges and participants, would be completed on time.
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