KLU students win prizes in two categories at the Rashtriya Innovation Challenge-2026

Students of Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (KLU) won awards in two categories at the Guntur district level at the Rashtriya Innovation Challenge-2026, organized by the Government of Andhra Pradesh under the auspices of the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub to promote innovation and creative thinking.

KLU student teams won awards in two categories and won a total prize money of ₹20,000, with ₹10,000 going to each winning team. The results were declared on Thursday (October 29, 2026)

A total of 16 teams participated in the Guntur district competition, which was part of a larger event involving about 80 teams from Guntur, Krishna, Markapuram and Palnadu districts. The competition focused on the development of creative and practical solutions to real social challenges in four main areas.

KLU teams won awards in the fields of waste management and sanitation and agriculture and presented innovative ideas focused on environmental protection and agricultural development. Their achievements highlight the students’ ability to identify pressing challenges and propose practical, socially beneficial solutions.

KLU Vice-Chancellor Dr. G. Parthasarathi Varma and Dr. V. Rajesh, Senior Director, Center for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) congratulated the winning teams and encouraged the students to transform their ideas into impactful innovations.

Published – 29 Oct 2026 23:18 IST