Chandigarh, 26 September 2025: The Department of Computer Science and Applications at Mehr Chand Mahajan DAV College for Women, under the aegis of the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), organised Internal Hackathon for Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students who showcased their creativity and problem-solving acumen through a range of AI-driven innovative solutions. Teams presented impactful ideas addressing key challenges in areas such as disaster management, smart education, logistics management, and other technology-enabled domains. The participants were evaluated on parameters including novelty of ideas, societal relevance, technical feasibility, implementation strategy, and presentation skills. The hackathon provided an excellent platform for budding innovators to demonstrate their talent while aligning with the vision of Smart India Hackathon to nurture creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial spirit among students.

Officiating Principal Ms. Neena Sharma commended the students for their innovation-driven efforts and emphasised the importance of such initiatives in fostering a problem-solving mindset and contributing meaningfully to society through technology.