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

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

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

A total of 16 teams participated in the Guntur district competition, which was part of a larger event involving around 80 teams from Guntur, Krishna, Markapuram, and Palnadu districts. The competition focused on developing creative and practical solutions to real-world societal challenges across four major areas.

KLU teams secured awards in Waste Management and Sanitation and Agriculture, showcasing innovative ideas aimed at 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 of the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE), congratulated the winning teams and encouraged students to transform their ideas into impactful innovations.