Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 8: J&K Faculty Members Appointed as Jury for Smart India Hackathon 2025 Grand Finale The Higher Education Department, Government of Jammu & Kashmir, has proudly nominated a distinguished team comprising of Principal of GDC HIRANAGAR and faculty members from GDC Hiranagar, GDC Udhampur, and GCOE Jammu to serve as Jury/Evaluators for the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 Grand Finale, scheduled for 8th-9th December 2025 at Vardhaman College of Engineering, Hyderabad. The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is organized by India's Ministry of Education (MoE)'s Innovation Cell in partnership with the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) under the patronage of the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India. A special acknowledgment is due to Dr. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, Director Colleges, whose visionary leadership, encouragement, and commitment to fostering a culture of innovation have been instrumental in creating opportunities for faculty and students alike. His unwavering support has significantly strengthened J&K's presence in national-level academic and innovation platforms such as SIH. The nominated evaluators are: Dr. Pragya Khanna, Principal, GDC Hiranagar (Team Coordinator) Dr. Harvinder Kour, Associate Professor, GDC Hiranagar Ms. Roopali Jamwal, Assistant Professor, GDC Hiranagar Dr. Rakesh Sharma, Associate Professor, GDC Hiranagar Dr. Parveen Singh, Associate Professor, GDC Udhampur Dr. Piyali Arora, Associate Professor, GDC Udhampur Dr. Sonam Gandotra, Assistant Professor, GCOE Jammu This group will evaluate innovative solutions proposed by student teams from across the country in critical domains such as Smart Education, NEP-aligned automation systems, digital mental health platforms, and academia-industry interface technologies. The selection of 5 problem statements from colleges of J&K, 3 of which have been proposed by GDC HIRANAGAR marks a moment of pride for the Higher Education Department, reflecting the academic excellence, research capabilities, and innovation-driven spirit of J&K's leading institutions. The nominated jury members will also serve as mentors to shortlisted student teams, further enriching the national innovation ecosystem and contributing meaningfully to India's drive toward technological advancement. |
