Jalandhar,14.12.24- The grand finale of the Ministry of Education's 7th Edition of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024 Software Edition concluded at Lovely Professional University (LPU). Over two days, 37 teams from across India compete at the LPU innovation center. The competition was designed to address real-world challenges with technological solutions. At the LPU nodal center themes were smart automation and smart education.

PM Narendra Modi commended the young innovators, noting, “The future of the world will be driven by innovation and knowledge, and India’s youth is finding solutions to the country’s challenges.”

The standout project by LPU's "Stellar Six" team includes CareerPlus, a smart automation app designed to guide youth in both rural and urban areas. Featuring Penta-Scopic Skill Evaluation, Gap Analysis, and a career assistant powered by Kaushal AI, it offers personalized career guidance. Another remarkable project, "Shashwatam," addresses employment by enhancing the freelancing ecosystem, with multilingual support and an international payment gateway tailored to Indian needs.

During the closing ceremony of the grand event, Mr. Vishal Gautam, Director of Sun Malleable Private Limited, and Prof. Dr.Lovi Raj Gupta, Pro Vice Chancellor of LPU, awarded the winners with cash prizes of up to Rs 1 lakh, along with certificates. The awards ceremony was also attended by Ms. SupriyaManglekar, Nodal Officer from the Ministry of Education, Government of India, who oversaw the proceedings.