



The Final Year MCA students of Vivekananda College of Engineering & Technology (VCET), Puttur, brought pride to the institution by successfully participating in the “Byndooru Utsav–2026 – Project Expo”, held from 24th to 26th January 2026. The students showcased innovative IoT-based projects with strong social relevance, including:
- SafeBuddy: An Intelligent System for Passenger Safety and Driver Health Monitoring
- Smart Mushroom Growth Monitoring and Automation System
- SmartStep: IoT-Enabled Footstep Power Generation and Utilization
- IoT-Based KSRTC Local Bus Arrival and Departure Monitoring System
- IoT-Enabled Smart Ambulance with Real-Time Traffic Signal Priority and Hospital Integration
- SmartCattle IoT: The Intelligent Cow Farm Management System
These projects were developed and presented by Havyas B, Srujan Kumar B, Rakshith B, Karthik Nayak, Rachan P. M., and Deeksha, under the guidance of Dr. Jothimani K, Dr. Rajeshwari M, Mr. Anirudh B. G. S, Mr. Anil Kumar K, and Ms. Poojalakshmi.
The students were widely appreciated for their technical competence, social responsibility, disciplined conduct, and effective presentation skills. In recognition of their achievements, they were felicitated with mementos by Byndooru MLA Sri Gururaj Gantihole and Udupi MLA Sri Yashpal Suvarna.