Hyderabad, 12th March 2025: A team of students from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amaravati Campus, secured the first prize at DecodeX 2025, a national-level hackathon held on February 14-15 at N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research (NLDIMSR) in Mumbai. Team CodeBlue, comprising Prajwala Yadlapalli, Naidu Yaswanth Reddy, and Parise Sri Vatsal from Amrita School of Computing, Amaravati, won the top prize of ?100,000 for their innovative solution in the PalletSense Challenge. 

DecodeX 2025 is a pan-India competition that brings together students from various institutions to address real-world business problems in technology, finance, marketing, and healthcare. Participants are tasked with developing solutions that demonstrate analytical thinking, creativity, and practical application of knowledge. 

Team CodeBlue's winning solution was an IoT-based system designed to improve goods tracking accuracy, optimize battery management, and enhance supply chain logistics through intelligent clustering and route adherence algorithms. The approach was recognized for its feasibility and effectiveness in addressing industry challenges. 

Bhaskar Mallubhotla, Centre Head of Corporate and Industry Relations at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amaravati, said the win highlighted the institution’s emphasis on innovation and practical learning. "Our students have demonstrated the ability to translate theoretical concepts into industry-ready solutions, reflecting Amrita's commitment to academic excellence," he said. 

The victory marks a significant achievement for Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, further strengthening its presence in competitive technology-driven events at the national level.

About Amrita University:

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a distinguished multi-campus, multidisciplinary university, accredited with an A++ rating by NAAC. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is ranked 81st globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2024, showcasing its dedication to meaningful education and research. The university spans nine campuses across five states.

The university holds two UNESCO Chairs—one for Experiential Learning for Sustainable Innovation & Development and another for Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment.

Headquartered in Coimbatore, Amrita operates across nine campuses in five states and is involved in over 500 global collaborations, including with Harvard University and the University of Oxford. Founded by Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi (Amma), Amrita continues to embody her vision of education and research driven by universal values.