The School of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Cyber Security (SITAICS) at Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) successfully inaugurated CODEARENA 2.0 – Internal Smart India Hackathon, a 48-hour innovation marathon where students will compete across multiple domains such as Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Digital Forensics, and Hardware & IoT solutions.

The inauguration ceremony, held on 10th September, was graced by esteemed dignitaries including Dr. Jasbirkaur Thadani, Dean of the University; Dr. Chandresh Parekha, Director, SITAICS; Mr. Vivek Joshi, Assistant Director, SITAICS; and Mr. Poojan Shah, SPOC Coordinator of SIH. The event witnessed the presence of all SITAICS faculty members, 39 student teams comprising 234 participants, and dedicated volunteers.

The ceremony began with a welcome address by Dr. Chandresh Parekha, who extended warm greetings to all participants. He traced the journey of hackathons, emphasizing how such platforms are uniquely designed to address real-time industry challenges. He encouraged students to channel their creativity, innovation, and perseverance in tackling the diverse problem statements.

Delivering the keynote address, Dr. Jasbirkaur Thadani highlighted the psychological aspects of facing hackathons, underlining the importance of team collaboration, persistence, and resilience in solving real-world problems posed by government bodies, ministries, and industry partners.

Students were also briefed on the shifting nature of recruitment processes, where leading companies are increasingly preferring hackathons and Capture-the-Flag (CTF) challenges over traditional aptitude and programming tests, reflecting the growing importance of hands-on innovation and problem-solving skills.

Participants were further motivated by a showcase of highlights from CODEARENA 1.0, inspiring them to push boundaries and achieve impactful outcomes.

The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Mr. Poojan Shah, SPOC Coordinator of SIH, who expressed heartfelt gratitude to the University Management for their constant support and guidance and acknowledged the efforts of participants, faculty, and volunteers in making the inauguration a memorable success.

Over the next 48 hours, students will engage in intense coding, innovation, and collaboration. The best-performing teams from CODEARENA 2.0 will be selected to represent RRU at the National Level Smart India Hackathon, showcasing their solutions on a larger platform. Furthermore, the SITAICS (School of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security) department at RRU consistently provides and has historically provided technological expertise and knowledge transfer to various State Police forces.

About The School of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Cyber Security (SITAICS), RRU:

The School of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Cyber Security of Rashtriya Raksha University provides a conducive environment for learning and research. While requiring students to enroll in a wide range of courses, the well-considered curriculum also gives them the opportunity to focus on their areas of interest. By strengthening the capacity and capability of future generations, the school hopes to incorporate research and education to address the complexities of the actual world and offer answers to its problems.

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