Nagaland students achieve recognition in technology and science competitions

Students in Nagaland have achieved recognition in recent technology and science competitions. The “Code For Nagaland” hackathon, a 26-hour event organized by NEXUSCIPHERGUARD INDIA and ICFAI University Nagaland, concluded on October 16. The competition involved 113 students from eight institutions and featured three tracks: Naga Heritage, Culture and Community Tech; Campus, Youth and Community Life; and Open Innovation. Six teams were recognized from a prize pool of Rs. 1 lakh.

Additionally, four students from Nagaland participated in the 12th National Level Exhibition and Project Competition under the INSPIRE-MANAK scheme in New Delhi. Latongkumla from Kendriya Vidyalaya Tuli was named among the top 60 national awardees for her eco-friendly foldable umbrella project. Other participants presented innovations including a multipurpose pen, an eco-friendly bamboo dustbin, and an AI-based robot.