RV University students win first prize at national hackathon in Bengaluru
Medha Umesh and Sai Yasasvi Kancharla secured first place in the GreenTech & Impact track at HackFest 2026.
Two second-year B.Tech (Honours) students from RV University secured first place in the ‘GreenTech & Impact’ track at HackFest 2026, according to The Hindu.
Medha Umesh and Sai Yasasvi Kancharla won the award at the 24-hour national-level hackathon held at Sai Vidya Institute of Technology in Rajanakunte, Bengaluru.
The students were recognised for developing a ‘Carbon Footprint Tracking and Reduction System’. The project aims to identify the environmental impact of everyday human activities and encourage sustainable practices to reduce carbon emissions.
The system combines hardware and software technologies to track carbon footprints associated with daily activities. It is designed to promote environmentally responsible habits and address environmental sustainability challenges through technological innovation.