PehlaPanna, Education Desk :&nbsp; At the Panipat Institute of Engineering and Technology (PIET), youth teams from across India have gathered to find innovative solutions to water pollution. Over 168 students are working tirelessly on their projects, representing states like Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed students at 51 nodal centers, including PIET, via video conferencing, motivating the young innovators to excel in the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024.At the Haryana nodal center, the focus is on water conservation and sanitation. Teams will continue working until December 15, with the best solutions earning recognition and government support.<figure class="image"><img src="https://storage.pehlapanna.com/piet_smart_india_hackathon_9d40850c00.webp" alt="piet smart india hackathon.webp"><figcaption>Students Working on Their Projects at PIET Panipat. PehlaPanna</figcaption></figure>Innovative Projects ShowcasedPM Modi interacted with students from centers in Srinagar, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad. Karnataka’s team showcased an app called Dost, designed to help specially-abled children learn and seek assistance during crises.&nbsp;Other projects included cybersecurity solutions at Kharagpur, space technology in Ahmedabad, drone security in Mumbai, and river water pollution monitoring in Bengaluru.<figure class="image"><img src="https://storage.pehlapanna.com/smart_india_hackathon_in_panipat_623cfb000a.webp" alt="smart india hackathon in panipat.webp"><figcaption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi Interacting Virtually with Students at All Nodal Centers. PehlaPanna</figcaption></figure>PM's Inspiring WordsPrime Minister Modi expressed confidence in India’s youth, stating that initiatives like SIH are addressing critical national issues and paving the way for a better future. "Smart India Hackathon provides a platform for young minds to innovate and dream big," he said, highlighting its impact on fostering startups and solutions over the past seven editions. Modi also announced plans to involve one lakh young leaders in politics through the Viksit Bharat, Young Leader Dialogue initiative, launching in January 2025.Education Minister’s Visit ScheduledPIET Vice Chairman Rakesh Tayal announced that Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda would visit the center on December 12 to interact with students and learn about their projects. Efforts to combat water pollution in Haryana will also be discussed.The event began with a virtual inauguration by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, followed by PM Modi’s address in the evening. Participants, including key faculty members and officials, witnessed the sessions at PIET's APJ Auditorium.This hackathon continues to strengthen PIET’s reputation as a hub of innovation and excellence, setting benchmarks for technological advancements in the region.

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