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The HIMASHIELD 2024 Grand Challenge, organized by C-DAC Thiruvananthapuram, concluded in the city on National Science Day. The challenge focused on Glacier Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) mitigation. Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, Tamil Nadu, emerged as the winner, while BITS Mesra & Wadia Institute, Dehradun, secured the first runner-up position, and IIT Bhubaneswar’s CryoSense team took the second runner-up spot. The event showcased innovative solutions for climate-related challenges.