Seva First – Rashtriya Youth Innovation Challenge 2026
19th September 2026
Students of the Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), Dronacharya College of Engineering, actively participated in the Seva First – Rashtriya Youth Innovation Challenge 2026, held at the Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Auditorium, Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi. The event provided an eminent platform for young innovators to showcase their ideas and functional prototypes aimed at addressing contemporary social, environmental, and technological challenges. The ECE students represented the institute by presenting their innovative and sustainable hardware prototype, “Green Printing.”
The project “Green Printing” was conceptualized with a focus on promoting eco-friendly engineering and technology-driven waste reduction. The prototype aimed to explore energy-efficient, low-emission, and resource-saving approaches to printing technology. Through this project, the students sought to demonstrate how engineering innovation can contribute towards sustainable practices while addressing the environmental concerns associated with conventional printing mechanisms. The project reflected the students’ efforts to translate their classroom learning into a practical technological solution with environmental relevance.
Team was led by Divyanshu Yadav and Omjee, ECE 4th Year, who guided the development and presentation of the project. The team also included Utkarsh Kaushik, Aditya Sheoran, Daksh Vats, and Navika Rai, ECE 1st Year. The participation of students from different academic levels encouraged collaborative learning, knowledge sharing, and teamwork. The senior students contributed their technical understanding and project experience, while the first-year students gained valuable exposure to prototype development, innovation, and technical presentation.
The “Green Printing” prototype was exhibited alongside 153 district-level winning prototypes from the NEEEV programme, bringing together a diverse range of innovative ideas and technological solutions. The event offered the Dronacharya students an opportunity to present their working model to a distinguished audience comprising industry mentors, academic experts, and policymakers. Interacting with experts enabled the students to explain the technical concept, understand practical expectations, and gain valuable perspectives on the applicability and further development of their innovation.
Participation also provided the students with meaningful exposure to the broader ecosystem of innovation, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and technology-based problem-solving. Presenting their prototype at such a platform helped them enhance their communication, technical presentation, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. It also encouraged them to think beyond conventional academic applications and explore engineering solutions that can create a positive environmental and societal impact.
Through the Seva First – Rashtriya Youth Innovation Challenge 2026, ECE students gained valuable exposure to innovation, problem-solving, and sustainable engineering practices. Their presentation of “Green Printing” highlighted their efforts to develop practical and environmentally responsible solutions. The experience motivated them to pursue new ideas and apply their technical knowledge towards creating agreener and more sustainable future.