EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, June 26: A 5-day long Grand Finale of Digital Toycathon 2021 was concluded today at Yogananda College of Engineering & Technology (YCET). Prof (Dr) Rajnikant, Director, College Development Council, University of Jammu, Jammu was the chief guest, Prof (Dr) Sumeet Gupta, Dean Academic Affairs, SMVDU, Katra was the special guest of honor, Er Vivek Mahajan, Principal, Govt Polytechnic, Reasi was the guest of honor.
Chief Guest, Prof (Dr) Rajnikant said that events like Toycathon 2021 encourage people to think outside the box and come up with something original and novel ideas. Further he said that participation is essential for participants' general growth and learning new things. He emphasized the need of speaking up “Vocal for local” to the local community and stated that product innovation is what will propel India forward. He advised that a knowledge base be established.
The special guest of honor, Dr Sumeet Gupta, Dean Academic Affairs, SMVDU, Katra believes that the entire concept of education has changed. He went on to say that events like Toycathon and Hackathons are essential for students to showcase their creativity. He also mentioned that these platforms are a great way for them to demonstrate their abilities and come up with something unique. He emphasized the need of learners being prepared to contribute to the world even before they graduate.
The guest of honor, Er Vivek Mahajan, Principal, Govt. Polytechnic, Reasi described that this inter-ministerial initiative provides an opportunity for young people. This will shift India's position in the global toy market, which is now at 8%.
The formal welcome address at valedictory session was given by Er Dinesh Gupta, SPOC, YCET.
The Director, YCET Prof (Dr) AK Srivastava gave the details of Toycathon 21.
YCET has been selected by MIC/AICTE as the only Nodal Centre for hosting Digital Toycathon 2021 Grand Finale in UT of J&K from June 22 to 24. The 3-day long Grand Finale of Toycathon 21 was successfully conducted at YCET Nodal Centre. Toycathon 2021is an inter-ministerial initiative organized by Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell with support from AICTE, Ministry of Women & Child Development, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Ministry of MSME, Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
AICTE declared the final result on 26th June, 2021 in which 117 teams were selected across the country. The prizes of approximately Rs 56 lakh will be given to the winners. |
