We team INNOVATORS and ELECTRON of 2nd year AKGEC went to Electrathon-2023, a collaboration between LLOYD and ARC Global, which was a seven-day electric mobility-focused event held at LLOYD Institute of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida, U.P. The event focused on a specific problem statement aimed at improving transportation for students in Delhi NCR's Knowledge Park area. Participants had to design and manufacture a single-seater electric bicycle powered by an electric motor within the timeframe of the event. For the successful completion of project, we had taken help of AKGEC skills foundation such as Fronius.
Workshop:
The training sessions at Electrathon 2023 covered a range of topics like vehicle dynamics, design methods, design chronology, and principles. Sessions relating to the feasibility of electric vehicles in the consumer market and battery technology were also conducted. The sessions were informative. The training sessions were from 15-6-23 to 17-6-23.
Competition:
Electrathon 2023 featured a highlight competition where participants showcased their innovative builds. Teams from different institutes presented solutions for real-world challenges and were evaluated based on creativity, feasibility, and technical proficiency.
There were three rounds of presentations namely Innovation, Business, and Design. After clearing the three rounds, next was the Technical Inspection round. On the final day of the event, that is 21-6-23, there were four rounds of tests: Brake Test, Acceleration Test, Steering Test, Maneuver, and Endurance Test.
Panel discussion:
At the Panel discussion, Electrathon 2023 focused on the future of electric mobility in India, featuring seminars on e-waste management and wireless charging. The exhibition area showcased the latest products in the electric vehicle industry.
Key Learnings:
Electric Vehicle is an emerging market in India with the government providing support through various schemes like FAME.
Collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches are crucial for solving complex technological challenges. The importance of staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in the ever-evolving field of technology.
Achievement:
● The team INNOVATORS has showcased an exemplary performance in the competition, surpassing all expectations and emerging as the unrivaled leaders. They have not only achieved outstanding results in the competition but has also secured the coveted first position for their exceptional Business plan.
● The team Electron dominated the competition with their exceptional design skills, securing the coveted first position in the best Design category. Their impeccable execution, creativity, and attention to detail propelled them to the top, setting a new standard for excellence.
Conclusion:
Electrathon 2023 provided a platform for networking, learning, and idea exchange among participants. The workshop, competition, and seminar sessions were highly informative and well-received.
The Rajasthan “IT Day” Hackathon 7.0 event was organized by the Department of Information Technology and Communication, and Government of Rajasthan. It aimed to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among the youth of the Country. Total 3400 teams participated making it a great success.
The Rajasthan IT Day Hackathon witnessed some outstanding projects and ideas. The team KRISHAK from Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College (AKGEC), Ghaziabad emerged as the winner for their innovative solution to enhance the agriculture sector of India using IoT and Machine Learning. Second position was bagged by Chandigarh University, Chandigarh and third by Kota Engineering College, Kota
The team comprised five members – Vishal Mishra (IT 3rd Year), Akash Kumar Yadav (IT 3rd Year), Tanishq Srivastava (CSIT 3rd Year), Shirshendu Lahri (IT 3rd Year), and Ujjwal Kasera (CS 3rd Year). Their project aimed to promote precise farming by using IoT devices and Machine Learning algorithms to monitor soil moisture, temperature, and other parameters to provide farmers with real-time data and insights. The solution also included a mobile application that provided personalized recommendations to farmers for crop selection, irrigation, and fertilization based on the data collected.
The team’s innovative solution received high praise from the judges, who were impressed by their technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities. The team was awarded the first prize and a cash prize of Rs.25 lakh by the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan, Mrs Usha Sharma, Education Minister of Rajasthan Dr. B. D. Kalla.
The team members were ecstatic and said that the win was the result of their hard work and dedication. They also expressed their gratitude towards their mentors and the organizers for providing them with the platform to showcase their skills and ideas.
Students of Department of Computer Science and Engineering along with students of IT Departement participated in final round of HackOverFlow & Date-a-thon 2023 project competition which was held from 20-21 January 2023 in offline mode at Indian Institute of Technology , Jodhpur , Rajasthan.
Prometeo is a remarkable event that brings together students from across the country to advance technical knowledge and zest among the youth of India.
Prometeo is the largest Technical and Entrepreneurial Fest in North-Western India. It received a huge participant registration of approximately 5,000 individuals from all across the nation.
Prometeo had received a strong positive response from all over India, with a significant eruption of involvement from Rajasthan itself. PROMETEO’23 was conducted with the vision of upskilling students through events of different technical and entrepreneurial domains, connecting with various tech leaders and inspiring entrepreneurs and providing a platform for the comprehensive exchange of innovative ideas. The participation turned out to be very fruitful as the students had a very knowledgeable experience.
This year nearly 100 projects from different colleges of India were presented. Out of which 13 were selected for the final round of HackOverFlow & Date-a-thon held on 22 January. In the final round 2 projects out of these 13 won the below mentioned prizes in HackOverflow and 1 project out of 13 won in Date-a-thon :
| S.no |
Project Name |
Faculty Mentor |
Student Name |
Student Roll No |
Student Branch/ Year |
Prize |
| 1. |
CAREERSOME |
Dr. Avdhesh Gupta |
Divyanshu Rana |
2100271530036 |
CSE(AIML) 2nd Year |
1st Prize
(₹40,000)
In HackOverFlow |
| Anubha Sharma |
2100271540014 |
CSE(DS) 2nd Year |
| Raghav Awasthi |
2100270100122 |
CSE 2nd Year |
| Parv Mittal |
2100271530052 |
CSE(AIML) 2nd Year |
| Kanan Agrawal |
2100271530043 |
CSE(AIML) 2nd Year |
| 2. |
LUVMET |
Dr. Aditya Pratap
Singh |
Aditya Varshney |
2100271530008 |
CSE(AIML) 2nd Year |
2nd Prize
(₹15,000)
In Date-a-thon |
| Keshav Gupta |
2100270100086 |
CSE 2nd Year |
| 3. |
GROWTH |
Mr. Lucknesh Kumar |
Pushkar Khare |
2100270100120 |
CSE 2nd Year |
5th
Position
In HackOverFlow |
| Virat Gupta |
2100271530089 |
CSE(AIML) 2nd Year |
| Anshika Puri |
2100270110015 |
CSIT 2nd Year |
| Siddhant Gurung |
2100270130170 |
IT 2nd Year |
| Saumya Srivastava |
2100270130155 |
IT 2nd Year |
AKGEC had a proud moment at Shankara Hackathon 2023, where 4 teams from AKGEC has represented in this event. Team SignGo won 1st, prize with a cash prize of Rs. 50,000. This year, 50 projects from different colleges in North India were presented. Kudos to the team.
AKGEC SHINES IN ANVESHNA 2023
AKGEC had a proud moment at Anveshna 2023, where 3 out of 15 projects brought laurels to the college. Team Visual Acuity Test, Fitgo, and E-drishti won 1st, 3rd, and 5th prizes, respectively, with a total cash prize of Rs. 60,000.This year 89 projects from different colleges of North India were presented. Our college students presented 35 projects out of which 15 were selected for the final round held on 9-10 February.
Students of Department of Computer Science and Engineering along with school students participated in final round of ANVESHNA 2023 project competition which was held from 9-10 February 2023 in offline mode at National Science Centre,Pragati Maidan,Delhi. This competition is organized by Agastya International Foundation in association with Synopsis, Noida. Originally it has been organized in Bangalore and Hyderabad and now is being hosted in the NCR region from the last few years.
The competition is a mentor-mentee program on engineering level projects. The projects were developed by engineering college students and two school students (from class VII to Class X) were trained by them regarding the technologies used and underlying concepts of science. The projects were presented to the jury members (experienced academicians and industry experts) by the school students under the guidance of the college students on the specified dates. The jury members judged the project according to the set benchmarks.
This year 89 projects from different colleges of North India were presented. Our college students presented 35 projects out of which 15 were selected for the final round. The details are as follows:
| S.no |
Project Name |
Faculty Mentor |
Student Name |
Student Roll No |
Student Branch/ Year |
School Students |
Prize |
| 1. |
VISUAL ACUITY TEST |
Dr. Shivani Agarwal |
Aakanksha Verma |
2000270130001 |
CSIT 3rd Year |
Punit & Pinkshikha, (Composite School, Ghaziabad) |
1stPrize (Rs. 30,000) |
| Anchal |
2000270110010 |
CSE 3rd Year |
| 2. |
FITGO |
Mr. Anurag Gupta |
Piyush Rai |
2000270130118 |
IT 3rd Year |
Amman and Nipun,(DTEA, Delhi) |
3rdPrize
(Rs. 20,000) |
| Vaibhav Yadav |
2000270120118 |
CS 3rd Year |
| 3. |
E-DRISHTI |
Dr. Pratima Singh |
Ishita Kapoor |
2000270100085 |
CSE 3rd Year |
Nadra and Shaajia,(Senior Secondary School, Paharganj, Delhi) |
5thPrize
(Rs. 10,000) |
| Mohd. Omar Siddique |
2000271540037 |
CSE-DS 3rd Year |
The event turned out to be very fruitful and has motivated other students as well for participation in such events in near future. We at AKGEC provide a healthy environment for students and also provide them suitable resources in order to grow and gain such competitive experience.
SDC-SI at PARADIGM HACKATHON
Among the 1500+ national-level participants, four students from Software Development Centre-SI, Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College, Ghaziabad, have made their college proud by bagging the First Runner-Up prize in the Paradigm Hackathon at Shiv Nadar University. The Rs.50000 prize pool included a cash prize of Rs.12000 and additional benefits such as AWS credits and Canva Pro. The talented students – Ayush Raghuwanshi, Suhail Ahmad, Vaidic Dodwani, and Dhruv Goyal, all second-year students, developed an International Shipment Management System that can predict the price of international shipments using AI technology. Their innovative solution stood out among the many entries and was highly praised by the judges for its practicality and potential impact on the industry. This success is a testament to the students' hard work, dedication, and technical skills, and it is a great achievement for Ajay Kumar Garg Engineering College.
UNESCO India Africa Hackathon 2022
Smart India Hackathon 2022
A Proud moment for AKGEC in SIH 2022 again as the 7 teams (BLOCKRIDGE, IDEAL-BITS, Blazes (Joint Winner), Supa-Solvers (Joint Winner) and Swasthya Vardhak (Joint Winner), Team ALPHA GEEKS, Team PROXYMORONS, comprising 30 students were announced as the winners of Smart India Hackathon-2022 (Software Edition) at Guwahati, Bangalore, and Coimbatore. The winners of each problem statement awarded by prize amount of Rs 1 lakh.
For the SIH 2022 grand finale, 14 teams for both software and hardware edition were selected from AKGEC, i.e., the highest number of teams selected from any public or private university/Institute in UP and the top 10 institutes in India.
From AKGEC, Team Ideal Bits under Nitesh Pandey developed an application to facilitate IPR filing for the grassroots community and Team Blazes under Ankur Rawat provided a solution to develop a platform to support the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative. These problem statements were given under Startup India Section by the department for the promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Team Swasthyavardhak under Garima Saroj developed a software application for interpreting doctor's notes using handwriting recognition and deep learning techniques; Dell Technologies, Bangalore, India, gave this problem. Team Supasolvers under Vaibhav Bansal developed a system electronically for detecting occupancy of beds in Hospitals. This problem statement was given by the Government of Rajasthan. Team Blockridge under Apoorv Maheshwari developed an application for accessing visual information (written information) by persons with visual disabilities. This problem was given by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
In the SIH Hardware Category, Team ALPHA GEEKS under the team leader Ishan Singh developed a Drone and the team PROXYMORONS under Ayush Rawat developed a blockchain application for tagging farming products. These Problem statements were given by the AICTE MIC student innovation and NIFTEM Thanjavur, Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), respectively.
Gp Capt (Dr) R.K. Agarwal, Director General, encouraged AKGEC Institute Innovation cell to continue the excellent work towards Innovation and entrepreneurship and encouraged all the students to work smartly on finding innovative solutions to the problems that are relevant to society.
SUPRA SAEINDIA Student Formula is a national-level student competition, organized by the Society of Automotive Engineers India, where students from various colleges from all over India participate to develop, design, fabricate, test, and manufacture open-wheel racing cars to compete with other teams. This event is conducted at the Buddh International Circuit, BIC Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
A true engineering competition that tests the skills and knowledge of students on practical grounds. The spirit of competition is filled with enthusiasm and learning. Team Bravado Motorsport is a professional student formula team that participated in this event organized from 22nd August to 25th August 2022. The team had won several laurels for the college in the last few years.
To admire such fantastic spirits, the college provides the best facilities available including needed technologies such as 3D Printing, CNC Machining, and industrial welding instruments; AKGEC Skills Foundation plays a vital role in it. The Center of Excellence in the college takes care of such facilities and helps students to work on industrial-grade machines. With this, we aim for higher goals for our students' future endeavors.
