Introduction:

DPG Institute of Technology & Management, Gurgaon had celebrated National Science Day on the theme of “Indigenous Technologies for Viksit Bharat” on 28^th February, 2024.  Innovative Idea competition was organized on the sub themes like Recent technological advancements in INDIA, Environmental Degradation and Sustainable development. The students from B.Tech., BBA and BCA had participated and presented their innovative ideas.

Chief Guest: Prof. V.K. Jain (Former Vice Chancellor, North Hill University, Shillong)

The event was inaugurated in the presence of H’ble Chief guest, Dr. Preeti Gahlot (Managing Director), Mr. Surender Gahlot (General Secretary), Prof. R.C. Kuhad (Director), Prof. T.R. Narula (Registrar), Col. K.S. Thakran (Administrative Officer), Dr. Mukesh Yadav (Dean), Organisers, faculty members and students. Prof. R.C. Kuhad emphasizes on importance of innovation and research in interdisciplinary streams. He motivated students by sharing his experience in microbiology and science. Prof. V. K. Jain shared his perspective on innovation and need of innovation to achieve excellence in any field. The collaboration of different disciplines always gives a wide scope of research.

Around 20 teams had participated and presented brilliant ideas on indigenous technology and sustainability. The actual problems like stubble burning, scope of zero investment natural farming, challenges in ocean cleaning, hazards from glass garbage, improvement scope of improvement in conventional helmet etc. has been addressed by students. Very useful and economic solutions were proposed and presented with relevant statistical data.

Winners of the event:

Ist Position: Sustainable Solutions for Ocean pollution controlling

        a). Ms. Sneha Mishra (B.Tech. CSE -2^nd Sem)

                  b). Mr. Udit (B.Tech. CSE -2^nd Sem)

IInd Position: Stubble Burning

          a). Ms. Soniya (B.Tech. CSE- 6^th Sem)

                     b). Ms. Shreya (B.Tech. DS- 6^th Sem)

IIIrd Position: Two Teams on third position

Team 1: Future trends of thermoelectric in automotive industry

    a). Soumyadeep (B.Tech. ME – 8^th Sem)

              b). Sanjeev (B.Tech. ME – 8^th Sem)

Team 2: Bio Concrete

    a). Naitik (B.Tech. CE – 4^th Sem)

              b). Priyanka (B.Tech. CE – 4^th Sem)

Roadmap
The Code X Challenge Bootcamp, held on 13th November 2024, was a highly
engaging and competitive event that attracted the active participation of students from
all years. The event consisted of three rounds, each designed to test different aspects of
coding proficiency:

• Memory Round: This round tested participants’ ability to retain and interpret
  complex data patterns quickly, requiring them to demonstrate sharp memory and
  analytical skills.
• Code Golf: In this round, participants had to write the shortest and most efficient
  code to solve a given problem. This round encouraged creativity and precision,
  pushing students to optimize their coding solutions.
• DSA Round: Focused on evaluating students’ mastery of Data Structures and
  Algorithms (DSA). It required participants to apply their knowledge of various
  data structures and algorithms to solve complex problems efficiently.
  Each round posed unique challenges, encouraging participants to think strategically,
  work efficiently, and showcase their coding talents.

Winners
The competition concluded with outstanding performances by the following students
from the B.Tech CSE 5th Semester:

• Nishu
• Piyush
• Akanksha
• Vimal
  These students demonstrated exceptional coding skills and problem-solving abilities
  throughout the event. They were awarded certificates and accolades for their remarkable
  performances.
  
  Key takeaways
• Skill Enhancement: The event allowed students to refine their coding skills,
  especially in areas such as data pattern recognition, efficient coding, and mastery
  of data structures and algorithms.
• Teamwork and Creativity: The competition encouraged participants to think
  creatively, collaborate with peers, and approach problems from different angles
  to find optimal solutions.
• Innovation and Problem-Solving: Students learned to apply innovative
  thinking to solve complex coding challenges under time pressure, enhancing both
  their technical skills and their ability to think strategically.
• Encouragement for Future Competitions: The event served as a motivation
  for students to continue improving their coding abilities and to participate in
  similar competitions, helping them stay competitive in the rapidly evolving tech
  industry.
  
  Conclusion
  The Code X Challenge Bootcamp successfully achieved its objective of fostering
  innovation, teamwork, and analytical thinking among students. The event brought
  together participants from different years and created a vibrant coding community within
  the institute. The organizing team extends their heartfelt thanks to all the contributors
  and participants who made this event a resounding success.

Introduction:

DPGITM signed a MOU with vanillakart on 3rd september ,2024 .

The MOU was signed in the presence of Ms Farheen Director Vanillakart, MD DPGITM Ms. Sonal Gahlot, Dr. Poonam Sharma Associate professor CSE department, Ms. Arpita Assistant professor CSE department and registrar DPGITM Mr. T.R. Narula.

Vanillakart run an exceptional project based online learning program with atal incubation center NITTE, Net zero foundation government of India. They will be providing eight different certification programs to students of B.Tech and BCA which will enable them to learn new skills and advance their carrier in the area of web designing, AI, entrepreneurship , PR and communications. The different area include:

• Web designing and android hybrid app development.
• Digital marketing and automation tools.
• Entrepreneurship and startup launch pad
• PR and media handling.
• Project management
• Basics of financial markets
• Soft skills

They have specialized mentors in these fields who will be mentoring and teaching the students thrice in week in online mode and making them design good projects. They will also be providing small stipend to the students in case they design some good projects. VIP mentors from harward, IITs, NFT labs are also part of the programs to mentor students as well as faculty members.

Firstly Ms. Farheen introduce the certification programs to our B.Tech and BCA students in two different batches and later on MOU was signed.

Some photographs of the event are attached below.