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Event Type
in person
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Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Navantra Ideathon (Navathon) – Event Details
Navantra Ideathon (Navathon), under the Viksit Bharat initiative powered by IEEE, is designed to encourage students to develop innovative and practical solutions to real-world problems through structured ideation and pitching.
Eligibility:
Open to students from colleges in Delhi
No restriction on year or specialisation
Team Guidelines:
Participation is strictly in teams of 3-4 members.
Inter-college teams: Not allowed
Inter-specialization teams: Allowed
Ideathon Tracks – Navantra (Navathon):
Participants can choose from the following tracks or opt for the Open Innovation category.
Track 1: AI-Based Fake News / Misinformation Detector
Problem Statement:The rapid spread of fake news and misinformation across digital platforms significantly impacts public opinion, creates confusion, and can lead to serious social and political consequences. There is a lack of reliable, real-time tools that can help users verify the authenticity of news content.
Track 2: Crowd Management and Unreserved Ticketing Chaos
Problem Statement:
During festivals, holidays, and peak travel periods, railway stations face extreme overcrowding due to a surge in unreserved passengers. This results in safety risks, inefficient passenger movement, and disruption of train operations. Existing systems lack real-time monitoring and predictive insights to manage crowd flow effectively.
Track 3: IoT-Driven Predictive Maintenance for Tracks and Rolling Stock
Problem Statement:Railway infrastructure, including tracks, overhead equipment, and rolling stock, is vast and complex. Current maintenance practices are largely reactive, leading to unexpected failures, delays, and safety risks. Additionally, collecting and transmitting sensor data from remote areas with limited connectivity remains a challenge.
Open Innovation Track:
Participants may choose an open domain aligned with the Viksit Bharat initiative, such as Smart Cities, Healthcare, Sustainability, Transportation, FinTech, Education, Digital Governance, or Rural Development. Teams are required to identify a real-world problem within the selected domain and present an innovative solution with a clearly defined problem statement that contributes to the vision of a developed and self-reliant India.
Event Structure:
Round 1: Online PPT Submission
Teams will submit their PPT via Unstop
Evaluation based on: Innovation, Feasibility, Viability
Deadline: 27th April
Result: 28th April (Night)
Round 2: Pitching Round (Offline)
Conducted on 30th April (Morning) at the venue
Teams will pitch their ideas to a panel
Prototype is optional (not mandatory)
Selected teams move to the final round
Round 3: Final Round (Offline)
Conducted on 30th April (Afternoon–Evening)
Final evaluation by judges
Judging Criteria:
Innovation
Feasibility
Viability
Impact
Clarity of Presentation
Rules:
Teams must have 3 - 4 members
No inter-college teams allowed
All submissions must be original (no plagiarism)
Late submissions will not be accepted
Judges’ decision will be final and binding
Any misconduct will lead to disqualification
Important Dates:
Registration Start: 21st April
Registration + Submission Deadline: 27th April
Round 1 Result: 28th April
Final Rounds: 30th April