MDU innovation beats 47,904 entries to reach Ideathon top 100
Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, has secured a place among the top 100 entries in the Haryana government’s Ideathon 2026, selected from 47,904 proposals received nationwide.
Girish Saini
Oct 14, 2026 08:43
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Rohtak, October 13, 2026: Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, has secured a place among the top 100 entries in the Haryana government’s Ideathon 2026, selected from 47,904 proposals received nationwide.
The university’s team, shortlisted in the tourism and culture category, will present its innovative idea before an expert panel at the final round at the Haryana State Board of Technical Education in Sector 26, Panchkula, on October 17.
The proposal was developed under the guidance of Prof Ashish Dahiya of MDU’s Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management (IHTM). Dr Neeraj and Yogesh are also part of the team.
The state government initiative aims to turn young innovators’ ideas into practical solutions and foster a startup and entrepreneurship culture in Haryana.
Prof Ajit Kumar, director of MDU’s Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship, congratulated the team, calling its selection among the top 100 a significant achievement. He also acknowledged the support of Vice-Chancellor Prof Milap Puniya and Registrar Prof Sandeep Bansal in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship at the university.
