AgriTech Hackathon 2025–26 bridges gap between farmers and engineers

Mumbai: At a time when Indian agriculture faces mounting challenges from erratic weather, shrinking water resources and declining soil health, Somaiya Vidyavihar University is reshaping engineering education to respond directly to farmers’ needs. The AgriTech Hackathon 2025–26 demonstrated this shift by encouraging students to move beyond theory and engage with cultivators on the ground before building technology solutions.