Pragyan 24: A walk through the Techno-Managerial Fest

chennai: pragyan '24, the 20th edition of the annual international techno-managerial fest at nit tiruchirappalli, unfolded from february 22-25, 2024, under the theme "chronocle: a saga of time." the iso 9001 and 20121 certified event featured a diverse array of events, workshops, panel discussions, and guest lectures.collaborating with the student center for innovation in engineering and technology (scient), pragyan hosted openhouse, a two-day event showcasing innovative projects from various technical clubs, departments, and student startups. this year, investors and venture capitalists were invited to judge exhibits, emphasizing the fest's commitment to propelling student projects from ideation to market-ready solutions.the national-level technical contest, ingenium, focused on themes like healthcare, environment, and defence technology, promoting creativity and innovation among participants. the flagship hardware hackathon, sangam, explored similar themes, pushing participants to discover breakthroughs in existing industries.pragyan offered a rich forum of 34 events across 7 clusters, with a combined prize pool of ₹11l. workshops by 12 companies, including kpmg, ht india labs, and texas instruments, added educational value to the fest.the guest lectures featured renowned personalities such as scott e. augenbaum (fbi), arsh ali (youngest indian archaeologist), and nobel laureate dr. sir richard j roberts. the flagship debate, crossfire, returned offline after three years, tackling "war and social change: revolution vs non-violence" with a distinguished panel.interms of social responsibility, pragyan conducted techids, bag of delights, and a 32-hour hack-a-thon addressing issues in blockchain, environmental sustainability, and smart city.the pragyan blog and podcast continued to showcase literary pieces and insightful episodes, while 'the pragyan times' kept the campus informed about pragyan '24.the fun side of pragyan included gamescape, a gaming cluster, and nightly shows featuring international acts like the light crew from germany and indian talents like aerial arts india and laurabracadabra. the event concluded with a soulful musical showcase by non violinist project and national award-winning playback singer naresh iyer.pragyan '24 concluded on a high note, reaffirming its commitment to providing students with diverse opportunities and paving the way for future innovations. with its theme echoing the essence of time, pragyan continues to evolve, promising even greater success in the years to come.inessence, pragyan '24 was a testament to the spirit of innovation and collaboration, marking yet another milestone in nit tiruchirappalli's journey of excellence.