Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. SRINAGAR: The much-awaited CodeDay Kashmir 2025, a free 24-hour hackathon, has officially begun at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar. This 24-hour hackathon is dedicated to school and first-year undergraduate students from across the Kashmir region, to provide them with a unique opportunity to dive into the world of technology, coding, and innovation.
The event is being organized by the Technology Club Students Gymkhana at NIT Srinagar in coordination with Team CodeDay, CodeDay Kashmir 2025 from July 12th to 13th. It has brought together enthusiastic young minds eager to explore technology through hands-on projects.
Speaking at the inaugural session, Institute's Registrar, Prof. Atikur Rehman said that NIT Srinagar is proud to provide a platform that nurtures the talent of students across Kashmir. Events like CodeDay not only foster technological skills but also inspire young innovators to think beyond boundaries and create impactful solutions.”
"The success of CodeDay Kashmir 2025 is result of hard work and dedication of the organizers, including faculty members and the student team at NIT Srinagar. Their joint efforts ensure a smooth, inspiring experience for all participants," he said. Prof. Rehman said that this small hackathon is being supported wholeheartedly by Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, whose vision and encouragement have been instrumental in hosting such prestigious events at the institute.
"Last year, NIT Srinagar hosted the Smart India Hackathon (SIH), which saw participation from students all over India, further establishing the institute as a hub for innovation and technical excellence in the region," he said. The two-day hackathon features a series of workshops and sessions designed to build foundational skills and inspire creativity. It began with a Basics Workshop focused on Scratch programming, enabling beginners to grasp the fundamentals of coding.
Following this, an Advanced Workshop on Large Language Models (LLMs) was conducted, providing students with insights into cutting-edge technology. Participants also engaged in a GitHub workshop to learn collaborative coding and version control, critical skills for any software developer. The event includes a guest speaker session featuring renowned technologist Afaan Bilal, scheduled for Sunday evening. The closing ceremony will mark the culmination of the hackathon, celebrating the hard work and creativity of all participants.
The core idea behind CodeDay Kashmir is to promote innovation by encouraging students to ideate and develop technology projects that solve real-world problems. By bringing together a diverse group of participants, the event aims to nurture a vibrant tech community in Kashmir. On the occasion, Dr. Iqra Altaf, one of the key organizers, said that “CodeDay Kashmir 2025 is much more than just a competition. It is a vibrant celebration of learning, creativity, and teamwork.
"This even inspires the next generation of technologists and innovators to dream big and equips them with the tools to shape a better future. We believe that fostering such a culture of innovation and collaboration among youth will have a lasting impact on Kashmir’s technological landscape," she added.
Hafsah Muzaffer, Regional Manager of CodeDay Kashmir, said that the core idea behind this event is to promote innovation by encouraging students to ideate and develop technology projects that solve real-world problems. By bringing together a diverse group of participants, the event aims to nurture a vibrant tech community in Kashmir.
The CodeDay Kashmir 2025 team includes Hafsah Muzaffer and Mohammad Hammad as Regional Managers, with Daamin Ashai, Mohammad Saad, Mohsin Nasir, and Abdul Muizz serving as Organisers and Mentors. Aqib Javid Bhat contributes as an Organiser and GitHub Campus Expert. Zainab Iqbal leads Marketing, while Abdullah Bin Zubair heads Social Media. Mentors Essa Reshi, Ayman Makroo, and Riza Khan provide key guidance to participants.
CodeDay, originally founded in the United States, now hosts events worldwide. CodeDay Kashmir is entirely student-led and volunteer-driven, supported by sponsors like GitHub, Yubico, J&K Bank, and New City Hospital. The event saw participants ranging in age from just 10 to 20 years old. Day one featured three skill-based workshops conducted by volunteers with guidance from PhD students. Each two-hour session was designed to equip students with foundational knowledge they could immediately apply in the hackathon that followed.
