Hyd students hold road show to solve environmental issues

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology students took part in a road show ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ to solve pressing global issues at the institute on Friday.  Solve for Tomorrow is a national education and innovation competition that aims to encourage a culture of innovative thinking and problem-solving amongst the country’s next generation.
The students came forward and expressed their commitment to solving real-world issues such as ocean conservation through drone technology and waste management. They said they require a platform such as Samsung’s ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ that can guide and support them in turning their ideas into action and help transform people’s lives.
 Robin Singh, a technology enthusiast and the proud owner of Dash Dynamic and CLUIX, was the chief guest at the event. Both his ventures are focused on preserving the environment. He met the students and shared his journey of success and challenges while building the two environment-focused brands. He appreciated the ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ initiative and encouraged the students to leverage the platform for building radical and incremental innovations.
The company has recently announced its partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (MeitY’s) Startup Hub and Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, and the United Nations in India for the third season of ‘Solve for Tomorrow’.
This year, the ‘Solve for Tomorrow’ programme introduces two distinct tracks – School Track and Youth Track, each dedicated to championing a specific theme and targeted towards different age groups. Both the tracks will run simultaneously, ensuring equal opportunity and a level playing field for all students.
The School Track is tailored for students aged 14-17, focusing on the theme “community and inclusion”. The track underscores the importance of uplifting underprivileged groups, improving accessibility to health and social inclusion for all through social innovations. The winning team will be declared as the “Community Champion” of Solve for Tomorrow 2024 and will receive a seed grant of Rs 25 lakh for prototype advancement. The schools of the winning teams will also receive the company’s products to boost educational offerings, encouraging a problem-solving mindset.
The Youth Track on the other hand, targets individuals aged 18-22, with a focus on the theme “environment and sustainability”. The track seeks innovative ideas for reducing carbon footprint, protecting the environment and promoting sustainability and hence ‘Solving for the World’.