Warangal, Oct.9 : SR University successfully hosted ‘PRAGATHI 2.0 – National Level Project Expo 2026’ at its campus on Friday, drawing enthusiastic participation from over 120 student teams. Organized under the theme “Innovate, Create, Inspire,” the national exhibition showcased working prototypes, research models, and technology-driven solutions, with more than 50 teams representing visiting universities from across the country.
Addressing the inaugural session, SR University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Deepak Garg underscored the necessity of moving beyond conventional classroom instruction to foster research, critical thinking, and entrepreneurship. He highlighted that platforms like PRAGATHI 2.0 bridge the gap between academia and industry, urging students to focus on emerging innovations and sustainable technologies that address pressing industrial and societal challenges.
To evaluate the exhibits, a panel of eight distinguished industry experts assessed projects based on originality, technical feasibility, and practical relevance. Notably, K. Vijay Ram Prasad, Manager–Technical at Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), Hyderabad, served among the key evaluators, offering constructive feedback to the young innovators. The event was supported by Connect Global as the Title Sponsor, Kakatiya Energies as the Industry Sponsor, and Canara Bank (Hanumakonda Branch) as the Official Partner.
SR University distributed a total cash prize pool of Rs 1,50,000 across 23 award categories to recognize technical excellence. In addition to three top university-level awards, first and second prizes were presented across 10 distinct thematic domains. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Deepak Garg congratulated Dr. Ch. Hussain Basha, Dean – Project Expo and Event Convener, alongside Dr. R. Archana Reddy, Dean – Operations & Growth, and Associate Deans Dr. Markala Karthik Reddy and Dr. Shravan Kumar Yadav for successfully conducting the national event.
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