Kolkata, 13th September 2024: Abacus Institute of Engineering and Management (AIEM), a JIS Group Educational Initiative, organised SIH 2024 (Internal). The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from over 200 students, comprising 34 teams with 6 members each, representing various departments of the institute.

The program was chaired by the Principal of AIEM, Prof. Jinia Datta, who commended the students for their active participation and encouraged them to continue pushing the boundaries of innovation. The event commenced with a welcome speech by Mr. Shounak Bandyopadhyay, Assistant Professor of the Department of ECE and SPOC of the event, setting a positive tone for the day. The valedictory address and vote of thanks were delivered by Dr. Goutam Kumar Das, Head of the Department of ECE, who appreciated the efforts of the participants and the organising committee.

The participants showcased innovative solutions to the problem statements curated by the SIH Committee, reflecting their technical acumen and creative approaches to real-world challenges. Each team presented its ideas before an esteemed panel of four judges, who provided valuable feedback and insights, enhancing the learning experience for the students. All participants were recognised for their contributions with participation certificates, while the top three teams were awarded winner certificates and attractive prizes for their exceptional ideas and presentations.

The event was conducted with the jury members contributing their insightful perspectives. Their expertise from diverse domains added further value to the students’ innovative ideas.

Speaking on this occasion, Sardar Simarpreet Singh said, “We at JIS Group firmly believe in nurturing innovation and creativity among our students, and events like SIH 2024 take us a step closer to that vision. Abacus Institute of Engineering and Management has created a platform that encourages students to think critically and develop solutions to real-world challenges. The enthusiasm and dedication shown by the participants are commendable, and I am confident that this experience will further inspire them to become future leaders in technology and innovation.”