Welingkar, Bengaluru Hosts Idea Contest 2015-16

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Welingkar, Bengaluru Hosts Idea Contest 2015-16
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The Welingkar Institute of Management Development
and Research, Bengaluru had organized Idea
Contest 2015-16 that drew participation from
over 100 colleges spread across Karnataka,
Seemandhra, Telangana, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
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Mr. Dattatreya Gaur, Senior Vice-President, Head,
and Bosch- India, was the Chief Guest on the
occasion. Some of the members of the esteemed
jury included Mr. Ajay Nanavati-Ex MD 3M Ltd, Mr.
Sudeesh Venkatesh -CHRO, Azim Premji Foundation,
Mr.Surendra Shahi- Founder, Street Appy, Mr.
Sanjay Anandram-Venture Capitalist, Mrs .Revathy
Ashok CEO, BPAC.
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The theme of the contest was Think India,
Transform India commemorating late Dr. APJ
Kalams vision of India 2020. The sub-themes were
Smart city, Swachh Bharat, Digital India, Make in
India, Skill India, Start up India Stand up India
and Incredible India.
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The faculty of Welingkar visited colleges in all
the 5 states and shortlisted 200 students out of
which nine could reach the semifinals and then
the finale. The first prize of two lakhs went to
Satyanarayanan- a student of PSG College of
Technology, Coimbatore.
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The concept was of a walking stick enabled with
internet of things for visually challenged with
voice assistance an electronic travelling aid
for visually challenged people, which came under
the sub-theme of Make In India. The idea contest
turned out to be an exposition of ideas that were
innovative, interesting and convincing.
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Dr. Anil Rao, Dean Director, WeSchool,
Bengaluru said The Idea Contest 2015-16 was
envisioned to spread awareness on the challenges
and issues existing in the country. At WeSchool,
we strive to develop design thinking,
entrepreneurial skills and creative mindset among
our students. We hope the young participants who
attended the Grand Finale have been able to
assimilate the thought process.
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