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Dec 10, 2024
Team Cloudweave from MIT-WPU Shines Bright at the Smart India Hackathon 2024!
Team Cloudweave from MIT-WPU Shines Bright at the Smart India Hackathon 2024!


The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is a countrywide initiative by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, designed to involve students in tackling actual problems by means of creative solutions. Initiated to promote a culture of innovation and solution-finding, SIH motivates participants to create practical applications that can profoundly influence society. This year, the hackathon has drawn thousands of teams, exemplifying India's dedication to fostering young talent. All About SIH 2024

Smart India Hackathon 2024 was held on December 10, uniting more than 86,000 teams of students from all over the country. Hosted by prestigious institutions like IIT Roorkee and IIT Hyderabad, this year's event, held concurrently at 51 locations, showcasing over 250 problem statements provided by different ministries and industries. Participants showcase a diverse range of projects spanning fields such as agriculture, healthcare, and technology. The final event was scheduled on December 11 and 12, featuring teams showcasing their creative projects to a group of specialists, with the successful teams earning monetary rewards and acknowledgement for their hard work.

Team Cloudweave - Making MIT-WPU Proud at SIH 2024

MIT-WPU's Team Cloudweave achieved a significant milestone at the Smart India Hackathon 2024 by winning the second position for their creative solution. Our Team from the Department of Computer Engineering & Technology, Dr.Vishwanath Karad MIT WORLD PEACE UNIVERSITY, Pune, Maharashtra worked hard to resolve the challenges and generate an innovative solution and competed among 4,92,960 registered students for this achievement. With their technical expertise and proficiency, they tackled problem statement ID-SIH1736 titled ‘AI-based frame interpolation, video generation and display system for WMS services’ stated by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

Team Cloudweave was a team of young enthusiasts including:

  • 1. Archis Gokhale (Team Leader) - Third Year B. Tech. CSE (Core)
  • 2. Rupak Yeware - Third Year B. Tech. CSE (Core)
  • 3. Sankalp Gawali - Third Year B. Tech. CSE (Core)
  • 4. Manas Vernekar - Third Year B. Tech. CSE (Core)
  • 5. Hazel Ajwani - Third Year B. Tech. CSE (Core)
  • 6. Soham Rupaye - Third Year B. Tech. CSE (Core)

The team completed diligently under the valuable mentoring of Prof. Jayshree Ghorpade-Aher, Dr. Bhavana Tiple, Dr. Balaji Patil (Programme Director DCET), and Dr. Mangesh Bedekar (Dean SoCSE).

The group laboured hard throughout the hackathon, working together efficiently to create a prototype that captivated both judges and other competitors. Their success not only showcases their dedication but also demonstrates MIT-WPU's dedication to promoting innovation among its students. Their work was appreciated by the Juries with remarkable insights while contributing to the Nation’s welfare. Moreover, they have been invited to the esteemed Vikram Sarabhai Space Exhibition (VSSE) as well.

MIT-WPU Heritage

MIT-WPU with such accolades boasts a strong heritage of distinction in education and innovation. Under the valuable leadership of our Founder, Revered Prof. Vishwanath D. Karad, and Executive President Shri Rahul Karad the organisation continually enables its students to thrive in different areas, motivating them to engage in critical and creative thinking. Emphasising practical education and partnerships with industry, MIT-WPU consistently graduates skilled professionals prepared to significantly impact society.



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