RV University students win first prize at national level hackathon

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The duo received recognition for developing a ‘Carbon Footprint Tracking and Reduction System’, a project aimed at identifying the environmental impact of everyday human activities and encouraging sustainable practices to reduce carbon emissions. | Photo Credit: Getty Images

Medha Umesh and Sai Yasasvi Kancharla, second-year B.Tech (Honours) students from RV University, have secured first place in the ‘GreenTech & Impact’ track at HackFest 2026, a 24-hour national-level hackathon held at Sai Vidya Institute of Technology, Rajanakunte, Bengaluru.

The duo received recognition for developing a ‘Carbon Footprint Tracking and Reduction System’, a project aimed at identifying the environmental impact of everyday human activities and encouraging sustainable practices to reduce carbon emissions.

Combining hardware and software technologies, the system focuses on tracking carbon footprints associated with daily activities while promoting environmentally responsible habits. The project presents an effort to apply technological innovation towards addressing environmental sustainability challenges.

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