Demonstrating exceptional innovation and technical excellence, Hemanth Krishna Vardhan Pagadala, 3rd Year, B.Tech student from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at SRM University-AP, Amaravati has been conferred the Indian World Record in the category of Innovation and Rapid Product Development.

The prestigious recognition was presented by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, in recognition of Hemanth’s remarkable achievement in developing a fully functional, market-ready mobile application in just 10 hours during a national hackathon.

Competing against more than 350 teams and over 800 participants, Hemanth stood out as the only solo participant in the competition. His application was successfully built to a production-ready level within the stipulated timeframe, earning him the Young Coder Award and recognition from the jury as a Rapid Prototyper. The achievement has been officially recognised and published by the Indian Book of Records.

This milestone reflects the culture of innovation, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship nurtured at SRM University-AP. By transforming an idea into a production-ready solution within an intense time-bound environment, Hemanth has demonstrated the technical proficiency, creativity, and perseverance that define the university’s student community.

Congratulating Hemanth on this outstanding accomplishment, the SRM University-AP community celebrates yet another student achievement that reinforces the institution’s commitment to fostering innovation and preparing future-ready technology leaders. His success serves as an inspiration for aspiring innovators and highlights the university’s growing contribution to the fields of technology, software development, and entrepreneurship.