Ecothon
The Ecothon, held from May 9-10, was Prakriti’s sustainability-focused hackathon. Unlike other hackathons, Ecothon emphasized environmental innovation and collaboration, welcoming participants from all backgrounds. This beginner-friendly event fostered creativity and a sense of urgency for environmental conservation. With 70 participants forming 19 teams, supported by 8 mentors and speakers, and evaluated by 5 judges, the event was a resounding success.
Winners
- 1st Place:Team Eco Watch
Project idea -An innovative project aimed at leveraging machine learning to enhance safety and cleanliness in public spaces .This project utilizes CCTV footage to detect fires ,unauthorized trash disposal and report accidents to the authorities.
- 2nd Place : Team Hariyo
Project Idea – AI -driven solution employing machine learning to detect ,deter ,and identify litter throwers in real time through integration with CCTV cameras .
- 3rd Place : Team Unnatural
Project Idea- Smart home waste management system
