IIT Kharagpur’s Kshitij 2024 Emphasised The Power Of Women In Tech

IIT Kharagpur hosted its techno-management fest Kshitij 2024 from January 19 to 21 featuring a plethora of events where students from nationwide gathered to showcase their talent in rising wave tech. SheThePeople is proud to be a digital partner with the in-house campus fest which aims to not just support women in STEM but also leverage the power of technology to put a spotlight on women achievers in the field of technology. 

Kshitij 2024 unfolded as a spectacular fest, featuring an array of over 20 competitions boasting a remarkable total prize pool of INR 35 lakhs. Participants immersed themselves in a diverse range of challenging contests that evaluated both their technical prowess and managerial skills throughout the 3 days of the fest. Kshitij offers a diverse array of competitions, spanning robotics, coding, data science, finance, and entrepreneurship. In addition, Kshitij features Gamefest with intense esports battles and unique quizzes. The fest had exhibitions from renowned government organizations like DRDO and the Indian Navy. Additionally, we had drones from Canada as well as the chance to experience first-person view drones. The event served as a platform for students to explore and excel in various fields.

Day 1

The inaugural day of Kshitij 2024 was marked by an air of anticipation as we welcomed our distinguished guest Mr G Satheesh Reddy(Former chairperson, of the Defence Research and Development Organisation) to grace the event. The highlight of the day was a groundbreaking moment when the Kebbi robot took centre stage to deliver a speech, seamlessly blending technology and human interaction. Tracer took the stage for a sensational EDM night, setting the tone for an unforgettable experience. The fest continued with a silent DJ experience, where participants could groove to their favourite tunes with wireless headphones, adding an interactive and personalized touch to the celebration. The first day of the fest was a dynamic blend of music, excitement, and innovation, leaving participants eagerly anticipating the upcoming days of Kshitij 2024.

Day 2

Participants gained valuable insights from Defence Talks by the Indian Navy, explored hands-on workshops, and were treated to a thought-provoking LAD Talk by Vice Admiral Biswajit Das Gupta (retd.)The second day included an engaging Actors Roundtable featuring Sunny Hinduja-our 'Sandeep Bhaiya’ from TVF's Aspirants cast. The night took a pulsating turn with extravaganza headlined by Julia Bliss and DJ Sartek, adding star power and musical flair to the festivities. The dynamic lineup exemplified the fest's dedication to providing diverse and memorable experiences for participants.

Day 3

The third day of the fest commenced with a high-profile Tech Summit. We hosted notable figures including Dr SK Pal(Director of the Indian Statistical Institute), Mr. D Sivanandan(Ex-CBI Chairman)and Mr. Sandeep Jain(Founder of GeeksforGeeks). The day also featured a thrilling stunt show by Pulsarmaina and a Youtubers' Roundtable with the Chanchlani team, Round2hell, and Satish Ray. The evening culminated in a star-studded Bollywood Night, headlined by Anshika Pandey and Aastha Gill.

The evolution towards a more gender-inclusive environment in IITs can be traced back to the introduction of the supernumerary female quota five years ago. Across various IIT campuses, the average representation of female students now hovers around 19.7%.

What Kshitij Promises

Experience guest lecture by Sandeep Jain, CEO and Founder of GeeksforGeeks.Engage in interactive sessions with the cast of TVF's Aspirants - ‘Sandeep Bhaiya’ and ‘SK’.Dive into hands-on workshops with tech giants including Google Developers and Apple. Explore cutting-edge tech at exhibitions featuring humanoid robots and drones. Welcome the Indian Navy for showcasing their maritime prowess. Compete in over 20 competitions with a prize pool of INR 35 lakhs, including our flagship events Laws of Motion, Robowars, Sandrover and B-Plan.

Be a part of esport clashes in our Gamefest and win prizes worth INR 80,000. Get ready for a thrilling stunt show by our Title Sponsor Bajaj Auto & Chetak Limited. Experience the spectacle of mega shows featuring international artists on the 3 roller-coaster days.

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