Navathon

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