Smart India Internal Hackathon – 2026 Conducted at Navodaya College of Physiotherapy

Navodaya College of Physiotherapy successfully conducted the Smart India Internal Hackathon 2026 on 22 August 2026, providing an excellent platform for students to showcase their creativity, innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. The event aimed to encourage students to identify real-world challenges and develop practical and innovative solutions, particularly in the field of healthcare and physiotherapy.

The teams were evaluated by a distinguished panel comprising Dr. Uma Deshu, Dr. Ram Mohan Gupta, and Dr. Kowshik Reddy. The judges assessed the participating teams based on various aspects of their proposed solutions, including innovation, relevance of the identified problem, feasibility, practicality, potential impact, and overall presentation.

Faculty members Dr. Shivakumar, Dr. Yateendra, Dr. Useni, Dr. Padmavathi, and Dr. Sundar played an important role in mentoring and supporting the participating teams throughout the hackathon. Their guidance encouraged students to think creatively and approach healthcare challenges from different perspectives.

Overall, the event at Navodaya College of Physiotherapy was a successful and enriching experience, with enthusiastic participation from numerous teams and valuable evaluation and guidance from the distinguished judging panel. The hackathon reinforced the importance of innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving in shaping the future of healthcare.