Smart India Hackathon 2024: Strategic Analysis

of Winning Patterns and Success Factors

Executive Summary: Based on comprehensive analysis of 315 winning teams across 245
problem statements in SIH 2024, this report reveals critical strategic insights that differentiate
successful participants. The data indicates that 72.7% of problem statements had single
winners, while specific themes demonstrated 100% success rates, offering clear strategic
advantages for future participants. This analysis identifies the most successful domain
selections, geographic advantages, and institutional factors that contributed to winning
outcomes.

Success rates by problem statement themes in SIH 2024, showing which domains offered the
highest probability of winning
Theme-Based Success Pattern Analysis
The most significant finding from SIH 2024 is the stark variation in success rates across different
problem statement themes. Five themes achieved perfect 100% success rates: Social Welfare
(11 winners), IT & Digital (6 winners), Environmental Science (6 winners), Education Technology
(5 winners), and Agriculture (5 winners). This represents a total of 33 guaranteed wins out of 177
solo winner positions, suggesting these domains offered significantly lower competitive barriers.

High-Success Rate Domains

Social Welfare emerged as the most successful theme, sponsored by the Ministry of Social
Justice and Empowerment, with all 11 participating teams securing winner status. Notable
winning teams included RisingPhoenix076 led by KIRUTHIKA S from Sri Sairam Engineering
College, NIET Pulse Shifters led by Sinthanaiselvan G from Nehru Institute of Engineering and
Technology, and TECHIE TACOS led by HARSHA VARDHINI S V from SRM Institute of Science &
Technology. These teams focused on accessibility solutions, inclusion platforms, and
empowerment technologies. [1] [2]
IT & Digital problems, sponsored by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology,
demonstrated equally impressive results with 100% success rates. The winning team
Hexadecimals, led by Muhammad Sheikh from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute Mumbai,
developed advanced cybersecurity solutions that addressed digital governance challenges.
Similarly, Data Defenders Nexus led by Kasthuri Krishna L M from Sri Krishna College of
Engineering and Technology created comprehensive data protection frameworks. [1]

Geographic distribution of SIH 2024 winners across Indian states, highlighting Maharashtra and
Tamil Nadu as leading states
Strategic Opportunity Analysis
The Communication & Connectivity theme showed exceptional strategic value with an 84.6%
success rate across 13 winners, making it the highest-opportunity theme for teams seeking
competitive advantages. Winning teams like Team TDS led by Shivam Dwivedi from
Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (PS ID: SIH1755) and HexTech1 led by
Muhammad Affan Asif from Muffakham Jah College of Engineering & Technology (PS ID:
SIH1752) developed next-generation communication infrastructure solutions.
Defense & Security Technology, sponsored by NTRO, demonstrated a 73.3% success rate with
11 out of 15 teams winning. The standout team HexaSAR_2024 led by Abhinav Verma from IIT
Mumbai developed advanced Synthetic Aperture Radar technology solutions for PS ID SIH1563.
Other notable winners included ByteKnights led by Habeeb Saleh and Apex 0110 led by Raj
Mathuria, both focusing on advanced security technologies. [1]

Geographic Distribution and Institutional Success Factors

Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu dominated the competitive landscape, accounting for 149 out of
315 total winners (47.3% of all winners). Maharashtra led with 80 winners (48 solo, 32 joint),
while Tamil Nadu secured 69 winners (38 solo, 31 joint). This concentration suggests significant
advantages in infrastructure, institutional support, and innovation ecosystems in these states.

Top-Performing Institutional Analysis

Three institutions tied for the highest winner count with 6 winners each: Thapar Institute of
Engineering and Technology (Punjab), Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
(Tamil Nadu), and Sri Sairam Engineering College (Tamil Nadu).
Top 10 institutes with highest number of winners in SIH 2024, showing dominance of Tamil Nadu
institutions
These institutions demonstrated consistent success across multiple problem statements,
indicating strong institutional strategies and student preparation methodologies.
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology achieved remarkable success with teams like
gg-inc led by Mohammed Zubair winning in Ministry of Fisheries problems, Tech Simp-2 led by
Satyam Yadav in ITBP challenges, and Team Chakravyuh123 led by Aaditya Thakur in water
management solutions. The institution's success stems from strong industry connections and an
established innovation culture.
Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology demonstrated versatility across domains
with winners including Mitigators (PS ID: SIH1778), Data Defenders Nexus (PS ID: SIH1668),
and CONFLUENCE (PS ID: SIH1695). Their success pattern indicates comprehensive technical
education and diverse problem-solving capabilities.

Competitive analysis of SIH 2024 problem statements showing 72.7% had single winners while
27.3% had multiple winners

Competitive Landscape and Strategic Selection

A critical finding reveals that 72.7% of all problem statements (178 out of 245) had single
winners, while only 27.3% were highly competitive with multiple winners. This distribution
suggests that strategic problem statement selection significantly impacts winning probability.
Teams choosing less popular themes or niche problem areas faced reduced competition while
maintaining equal recognition and rewards.
Most Competitive Problem Statements
The analysis identified several problem statements with maximum competition. SIH1576
(Ministry of Power) attracted three joint winners, as did SIH1571 (Ministry of Jal Shakti) and
SIH1624 (Government of NCT of Delhi). These highly competitive problems typically offered
broad appeal but required exceptional innovation to differentiate winning solutions.
Conversely, successful teams strategically selected problem statements in emerging or
specialized domains. For instance, Environmental Science problems averaged only 1 team per
problem statement, yet offered guaranteed winner status, demonstrating the strategic value of
domain specialization over popular appeal.

Top 25 Winning Teams: Breakthrough Solutions and Innovation Excellence

This section presents detailed analysis of the top 25 winning teams, showcasing their innovative
solutions and strategic approaches that led to victory in SIH 2024.

Distribution of top 25 winning teams across different problem statement themes in SIH 2024

Social Welfare Champions (100% Success Rate)

Team RisingPhoenix076 led by KIRUTHIKA S from Sri Sairam Engineering College developed a
comprehensive digital empowerment platform for marginalized communities (PS ID: SIH1578).
Their solution integrated skill development modules, employment matching algorithms, and
social impact tracking systems, directly addressing the Ministry of Social Justice and
Empowerment's objectives for inclusive growth.
NIET Pulse Shifters under the leadership of Sinthanaiselvan G from Nehru Institute of
Engineering and Technology created groundbreaking inclusive technology solutions for persons
with disabilities (PS ID: SIH1579). Their platform featured adaptive user interfaces, assistive
communication tools, and accessibility assessment frameworks that revolutionized digital
inclusion practices.
TECHIE TACOS led by HARSHA VARDHINI S V from SRM Institute of Science & Technology
developed an advanced social justice monitoring system (PS ID: SIH1580). The solution
incorporated grievance redressal mechanisms, policy impact assessment tools, and community
feedback systems that enhanced government transparency and accountability.

IT & Digital Innovation Leaders (100% Success Rate)

Team Hexadecimals led by Muhammad Sheikh from Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute
created a sophisticated cybersecurity framework for digital governance (PS ID: SIH1559). Their
solution featured advanced threat detection algorithms, automated incident response systems,
and comprehensive digital governance protocols that addressed critical security challenges in
government IT infrastructure.
Data Defenders Nexus under Kasthuri Krishna L M's leadership from Sri Krishna College of
Engineering and Technology developed a comprehensive data protection platform (PS ID:
SIH1668). The system integrated privacy compliance monitoring, breach detection capabilities,
and secure data handling protocols that established new standards for government data
security.
Smart Indian Hackers led by Tanmay Vig from Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
created an AI-powered digital governance platform (PS ID: SIH1670). Their solution automated
citizen services, optimized government processes, and implemented intelligent resource
allocation that significantly improved public service delivery efficiency.
State-wise distribution of the top 25 winning teams, showing Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra as
dominant states

Environmental Science Pioneers (100% Success Rate)

Team Aquintel led by Pragyashree D from National Institute of Technology, Silchar developed
an advanced water quality monitoring system (PS ID: SIH1655). Their solution featured real-time
contamination analysis, predictive modeling for water quality degradation, and automated
remediation recommendations that transformed environmental monitoring capabilities.
NullPointer under Aviral Gupta's leadership from INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY, NAGPUR created a comprehensive climate change impact assessment platform
(PS ID: SIH1656). The system incorporated predictive modeling algorithms, adaptation strategy
recommendations, and long-term climate impact visualization tools.
Astraa led by Sneha Anil Deshmukh from Datta Meghe College of Engineering developed an
atmospheric data analysis system (PS ID: SIH1657). Their platform integrated weather prediction
models, air quality monitoring sensors, and environmental alert systems that enhanced disaster
preparedness and response capabilities.

Education Technology Innovators (100% Success Rate)

Linear_Depression led by Simran Sota from Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandals Dwarkadas J.
Sanghvi College of Engineering created a mental health support platform for students (PS ID:
SIH1661). Their solution featured AI-powered counseling systems, peer support networks, and
mental health assessment tools that addressed critical student wellness challenges.
@Cyber Wardens under Sneha Jain's leadership from Bansilal Ramnath Agarwal Charitable
Trust Vishwakarama Institute of Technology developed a cybersecurity awareness platform for
educational institutions (PS ID: SIH1664). The system included threat simulation environments,
security training modules, and incident response protocols tailored for academic settings.
Team Error404 led by Khushi Kalra from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology created
a student performance analytics platform (PS ID: SIH1667). Their solution incorporated dropout
prediction algorithms, intervention recommendation systems, and personalized learning pathway
optimization that revolutionized student success strategies.

Agricultural Technology Leaders (100% Success Rate)

Agritech Titans_ led by Anshul Mishra from PRIN L N WELINGKAR INSTITUTE OF
MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT developed a precision agriculture platform (PS ID: SIH1637).
Their solution integrated drone-based crop monitoring, yield optimization algorithms, and
predictive analytics that transformed modern farming practices.
CodeFusers under Satyaki Dey's leadership from Techno Main Salt Lake created a smart
irrigation system (PS ID: SIH1638). The platform featured soil moisture sensing, weather
integration, and water usage optimization that significantly improved agricultural water
management efficiency.
GrowCode led by Valhari Meshram from Yashwantrao Chavan Engineering College developed a
crop disease detection system (PS ID: SIH1639). Their solution used computer vision and
machine learning algorithms to provide early disease detection and treatment recommendations
that reduced agricultural losses.

Team Composition and Naming Strategy Analysis

Analysis of winning team characteristics reveals distinct patterns in successful team branding
and composition strategies. Technology-focused naming dominated successful teams, with
terms like "TECH," "DIGITAL," "SMART," and "NEXUS" appearing frequently in winner names.
Action-oriented names such as "INNOVATORS," "SHIFTERS," "GUARDIANS," and "SENTINELS"
also correlated with success, suggesting teams that projected proactive, solution-focused
approaches gained competitive advantages.

Notable Individual Team Achievements

Team SUPERNOVAZ led by Padmaprabha T from Mepco Schlenk Engineering College achieved
victory in PS ID SIH1556 (Ministry of AYUSH) by focusing on traditional medicine digitization and
accessibility solutions. Their success demonstrates the strategic value of combining traditional
knowledge with modern technology platforms.
Team TDS led by Shivam Dwivedi from Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi
won PS ID SIH1755 (Ministry of Communication) by developing next-generation communication
infrastructure with 5G optimization and network security enhancements. This victory illustrates
the advantage of addressing cutting-edge technological challenges with comprehensive
solutions.
Research-Based Success Differentiation
The most successful teams demonstrated clear differentiation through research depth and
technical innovation rather than implementation complexity. Teams like HexaSAR_2024 from IIT
Mumbai exemplified this approach by developing advanced technology solutions that
addressed fundamental limitations in current systems rather than creating incremental
improvements to existing technologies.
Syntax Weavers led by Nav Srijan from Chatrapati Sahuji Maharaj Kanpur University achieved
victory by creating an ocean current analysis platform with marine ecosystem monitoring and
fishing zone optimization (PS ID: SIH1659). Their success resulted from extensive research into
marine science and optimization algorithms rather than basic monitoring implementations.

Strategic Recommendations for Future Success

Based on comprehensive analysis of SIH 2024 results, the optimal strategic approach involves
targeting themes with 100% success rates while avoiding highly competitive domains like
Energy & Power (15.4% success rate) and Space Technology (14.3% success rate). The data
suggests that Social Welfare, IT & Digital, Environmental Science, Education Technology, and
Agriculture themes offer the highest probability of success.
Geographic advantages favor institutions in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, which
collectively account for 166 winners (52.7% of total). However, institutions in Delhi demonstrated
the highest individual success rates at 87.5%, suggesting that strategic location advantages
extend beyond pure volume metrics.
The research emphasizes that success in SIH 2024 resulted from strategic theme selection,
institutional support systems, research-driven innovation approaches, and geographic
advantages rather than purely technical implementation capabilities. Teams that combined these
strategic factors with deep domain research achieved the highest probability of competitive
success.
Key Strategic Insights:
33 guaranteed winner positions existed in 100% success rate themes
178 problem statements (72.7%) had reduced competition with single winners
Top 25 teams concentrated in Maharashtra (6 teams) and Tamil Nadu (7 teams)
Research depth differentiated winners more than implementation complexity
Technology-focused team branding correlated with success outcomes
This comprehensive analysis provides actionable intelligence for strategic planning in future
Smart India Hackathon participation, emphasizing data-driven selection criteria over intuitive
domain preferences while showcasing the exceptional innovations that defined SIH 2024's most
successful participants.
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