The third day of Techkriti’23 at IIT Kanpur welcomed a wide array of events and talks geared towards tech enthusiasts. This day was a renowned one for its exploration of India’s space mission and its success, with the Tech Talk session on “Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan Challenges: The Inside Stories”. Hosted by the Moon Man of India himself, Mylswamy Annadurai, who served as the Project Director of India’s first lunar mission, Chandrayaan I. He elucidated on the intricacies of each mission task at hand, emphasizing that the challenge extended to much more than the technical and economic aspect. Additionally, he praised the film ‘Mission Mangal’ for its accurate portrayal of the events.
Following this, ‘Trip Creative Services’ founder Prateek Sethi’s session shone a light on his latest venture, Animator Skill. The initiative, which is geared towards Indian animation film makers, ensures that their talent is both acknowledged and celebrated. Additionally, Mr. Sethi discussed how the monopolization of big production houses hinders the success of productions in children’s comedy.
The E-Conclave talks featured Alok Bansal, Co-Founder of Policybazaar Fintech and Executive Vice Chairman, sharing his journey in combating the negative perceptions of having insurance policies. He gave credit to data-driven solutions and analytics to create an optimal customer experience and work setting. Further, Sandeep Singhal from Avanaa Capital explained the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and sustainability. Lastly, Harsh Vinayak from NTT DATA SERVICES conveyed on the importance of policy documents for Trustworthy AI to ensure privacy and ethical practices.
Meanwhile, the Day 3 workshops provided an introduction to the modern technologies of Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Internet of Things and more. Moreover, to keep the enthusiasm alive, a show-stopping Bollywood Night with popular singer Divya Kumar commenced, leaving the audience with a memorable experience.
IIT Kanpur’s Techkriti’23 is Asia’s largest annual technical and entrepreneurial festival, and stands as a testament to the country’s growth in the tech arena. With the implementation of data science and analytics, India is gradually becoming a major player in the coming technological age. The extraordinary events and sessions on Day 3 of Techkriti’23 served to cement the importance of creativity and tech innovation in the nation.
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The person mentioned in this article is Mylswamy Annadurai. He is the “Moon Man of India” who served as the Project Director of Chandrayaan I, India’s first lunar mission. During the Tech Talks session, Mr. Annadurai shared stories of his time at ISRO where he was dedicated to the development of a software satellite simulator and his involvement in India’s success with its space missions. He also lauded the makers of the film ‘Mission Mangal’ for its accurate depiction of the events. As the country’s leading space expert, he stands as an inspiration to many with his hard work and dedication.
