Srinagar, Dec 11 (Reporter) Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with young innovators during the Grand Finale of the 7th edition of Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024 at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, via video conferencing mode on Wednesday. For the first time, NIT Srinagar is hosting the Grand Finale, which commenced on Wednesday as one of 51 centers across the nation, a statement of the institution said. During the event, the SIH team from BMS Institute of Technology, Bangalore, led by Syeeda Aiemen D Saleem, shared their project ideas with PM Modi. The Prime Minister also interacted with Mohammad Ali Mohammad Al, a participant from Yemen, and praised the culture, and diversity of India. Over 1,300 student teams participated in this nationwide event. Union Minister for Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, virtually inaugurated SIH 2024, highlighting the transformative power of education in fostering innovation and building an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanojiya was the Chief Guest on the occasion and stressed the institute's commitment to excellence. He underscored the importance of SIH in bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world problem-solving. “The institute is dedicated to nurturing a culture of innovation, fostering entrepreneurship, and preparing students for a technology-driven future,” Prof. Kanojiya said. A total of 25 exceptional teams from 21 states, emphasizing their potential to shape India’s future through technology and creativity...////...