Students enrolled in Gujarat’s Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) are set to receive redesigned uniforms by late 2026, with the winning concepts emerging from a first-of-its-kind design hackathon organised at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Gandhinagar.
Hackathon Winners and Prizes
Senior officials confirmed that the top prize of Rs 50,000 was awarded to a team from Gujarat University. The first and second runners-up, both from NIFT Gandhinagar (NIFT-G), received Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively. Officials from the Directorate of Employment and Training (DET) will now evaluate the shortlisted concepts before finalising the official uniform design.
Design Challenges and Requirements
The two-day hackathon, held on May 29 and 30 at the NIFT-G campus, brought together student teams tasked with designing uniforms for both soft trades—such as computer operators and office assistants—and rigorous trades including fitter, welder, and electrician. Participants were asked to create both unisex and gender-specific designs.
Officials noted that one of the major challenges was ensuring the total production cost, including manufacturing and transportation, remained under Rs 1,000 per uniform. Teams presented detailed concepts along with technical specifications.
Goals of the Initiative
DET officials stated that the initiative aimed to create affordable, comfortable, and practical uniforms that also promote equality and a sense of belonging among students from diverse social and financial backgrounds. The redesigned uniforms are expected to be rolled out by late 2026, marking a significant step towards modernising vocational education attire in Gujarat.
