MVGR Students Shine at National Hackathon, Bag ₹1 Lakh Prize at AVISKAAR Season-2 concluded on 30th Dec 2024

In an outstanding display of innovation and technical prowess, a team of four third-year students from MVGR College, Team Four Bytes, secured the Runner-Up position at the AVISKAAR Season-2 Hackathon held at Aditya Institute of Technology and Management (AITAM), Tekkali. The event, powered by GeeksforGeeks, aimed to tackle real-time challenges in India’s rural and urban communities across sectors like digital empowerment, agriculture, healthcare, education, and sustainability.

The 48-hour national-level hackathon, which commenced on 28th December 2024, witnessed the participation of 51 teams from 19 states, showcasing innovative solutions to pressing societal issues.

The Winning Idea: 'Rush To Go'

Team Four Bytes addressed a critical issue in last-minute ticket bookings for movies and buses, focusing on the problems surrounding refunds and cancellation policies. Their innovative solution proposed a standalone platform to resell canceled tickets at a lower price, thus minimizing losses for users and ensuring greater convenience. The team's idea garnered widespread appreciation from judges for its practicality and potential impact.

The Winning Team: Four Bytes

The team members included:

  • B. Sai Sampath (CSE, 6th Semester)
  • B. Sai Venkat (CSE, 6th Semester)
  • G. Praveen (CSE, 6th Semester)
  • K. Mokshgna Anurag (ECE, 6th Semester)

Their relentless efforts and exceptional performance were recognized with a cash prize of ₹1,00,000, handed over by the Chief Guest Mr. Manoj Kumar Agarwal, along with Dr. K. Someswara Rao, Chairman of AITAM, and Prof. V.V. Nageswara Rao, Director of AITEM.

Congratulatory Messages

The management and faculty of MVGR College congratulated the students on their remarkable achievement, emphasizing the significance of their success at such an early stage of their academic journey. They expressed pride in the students’ innovative mindset and wished them continued success in the upcoming years.

Event Highlights

  • Hackathon Theme: Innovation for India’s rural and urban development.
  • Duration: 48 hours of continuous coding and problem-solving.
  • Participants: 51 teams from 19 states.
  • Venue: Aditya Institute of Technology and Management, Tekkali.

This achievement is a testament to the technical skills, teamwork, and innovative thinking of MVGR students, showcasing their ability to contribute meaningfully to solving real-world problems.

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