CONGRATULATIONS – First Prize Winners | Nilgiris Impact Challenge 2026

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🏆 CONGRATULATIONS – First Prize Winners

Nilgiris Impact Challenge 2026

Rathinam College of Arts and Science Shines at NED 2026

A proud and defining moment for Rathinam College of Arts and Science (RCAS) as our Innovation & Startup Cell students secured First Prize at the prestigious Nilgiris Impact Challenge 2026, held as part of the Nilgiris Economic Dialogue (NED 2026).

Our students emerged victorious by solving real-time governance and sustainability challenges defined by the Nilgiris District Administration, demonstrating innovation with responsibility.


🌟 What Made This Victory Special?

The team was recognized for:

  • Clean and structured problem-solving

  • Strong analytical logic

  • Ethical innovation practices

  • Sustainable solutions addressing tourism pressure

  • Strategies focused on ecosystem balance in the Nilgiris region

Their approach combined environmental sensitivity with practical implementation — a true example of innovation aligned with impact.

👩‍🎓 Winning Team – RCAS

  • Joshva I

  • Kethciyal S

  • Tamil T M

  • Yogesh K

These young innovators represented RCAS with excellence, professionalism, and clarity of thought.

🎖 Award Recognition

The award was presented by:

Tmt. Lakshmi Bhavya Tanneeru, IAS
District Collector of The Nilgiris

This recognition adds significant value and credibility to the achievement.

🤝 Organized By

  • Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)

  • In partnership with Kumaraguru Institutions

📍 Venue: Coimbatore
📅 Date: 02–05 February 2026

🌱 National-Level Achievement

  • 120+ students participated

  • 25+ institutions from across India

  • RCAS proudly placed among the Top 6 teams nationally

  • Secured First Prize in the final evaluation

This achievement reflects the growing innovation culture at RCAS.

🚀 Innovation & Startup Cell – RCAS

Driving ideas into impact

At Rathinam College of Arts and Science, we continue to empower students to think beyond classrooms, solve real-world problems, and contribute meaningfully to society.

We congratulate our winning team and wish them continued success in their innovation journey.

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