Ganderbal, Apr 10: Students from the Department of Information Technology, Central University of Kashmir (CUKashmir), have brought laurels to the institution by securing the Second Position in the V0 by Vercel Track at the prestigious Cursor Hackathon Kashmir 2026, held at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on March 28 and 29.

The two-day hackathon, themed “Build for the Next Billion,” served as a platform for young innovators to showcase their technical acumen, creativity, and problem-solving abilities while addressing real-world challenges.
Representing the University, Nimra Wani and Milad Ajaz Bhat, students of B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, developed an innovative project titled “Raasta,” an AI-powered platform designed to tackle everyday challenges in Kashmir by making technology more accessible, simple, and inclusive.
The project aims to bridge the gap between users and essential services through four key domains: Samjho, which simplifies complex information; Zameen, focusing on crop intelligence and farmer support; Taleem, offering career guidance and youth-centric services; and Raah, an AI-based decision-making and guidance system. The platform integrates user-friendly features such as multilingual support, voice and text interaction, and real-time updates, thereby enhancing its usability and outreach.
The achievement of the students underscores their strong technical expertise, innovative thinking, and commitment to developing impactful solutions for societal challenges. It also reflects the growing culture of excellence, research, and creativity being fostered within the IT Department at the Central University of Kashmi