SMART INDIA HACKATHON (SIH) AWARENESS SESSION
Date: 07 August 2026
An awareness session on the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) was conducted on 07 August 2026 for students from various nursing programmes. The session was organised with the objective of sensitising students to the Smart India Hackathon and encouraging them to actively participate in innovation, problem-solving, and idea development.
Session-wise Details
| Sl. No. | Programme | No. of Students | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. Nursing – II Semester | 180 | 9:10 AM – 10:00 AM |
| 2 | B.Sc. Nursing – IV Semester | 94 | 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM |
| 3 | B.Sc. Nursing – VI Semester | 87 | 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM |
| 4 | M.Sc. Nursing & Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing | — | 11:00 AM – 11:40 AM |
Highlights of the Session
During the awareness programme, students were introduced to:
- The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) and its objectives.
- The concept and importance of hackathons.
- Innovation and creative thinking in addressing real-world problems.
- Problem-solving approaches and developing innovative solutions.
- Opportunities available for students to participate in SIH.
- The importance of teamwork, idea generation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The students actively participated in the sessions, showed interest in the concept of SIH, and clarified their doubts regarding participation and the process involved.
The programme was coordinated by Mrs. Kavita Patil, who facilitated the awareness sessions and encouraged students to explore innovative ideas and actively participate in the Smart India Hackathon.
