We are happy to announce that Team Meraki, Students from the Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai, has secured 1st place in the prestigious EDII’s Hackathon 2024. Among over 9,000 competing teams across the state, they have emerged victorious with their innovative solution, Pea Guard – Control of Bird Pest Using AI Laser System.
Their remarkable achievement, under the able guidance of Honorable Vice Chancellor Dr. V. Geethalakshmi, TNAU, Coimbatore and the mentorship of Dr. P. P. Mahendran, Dean, AC&RI – Madurai and Dr. S. Saravanan, Assistant Professor, AC&RI – Madurai, along with the support of Dr. E. Somasundaram, DABD, TNAU, Coimbatore, stands as a testament to their hard work, creativity and dedication.
Incubation support and technical assistance were facilitated by NABARD MABIF and its incubatee, M/s. Rearly Tech Pvt Ltd. This collaboration played a crucial role in developing their innovative solution.
Cash Prize: ₹1 Lakh
Team Members: Ilakkiya Gopinath (Team Leader), S. Hemashree, S. Gayathri, P. Gopika
A big round of applause to the team for this fantastic achievement and to everyone who supported them along the way!
Best wishes from Team NABARD MABIF!
