U.S. Representative Trent Kelly (R-Miss.) is pleased to announce the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. Jasmaan Banipal, a student at the Mississippi School for Math and Science, created an app called MSAGRI. His winning app will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Building with winners from across the United States.
Inspired by the importance of the agriculture industry in Mississippi, Banipal developed MSAGRI with the goal of supporting local farmers in making informed decisions that could improve their operations.
The Congressional App Challenge is an annual event that encourages students to learn coding and computer science, using their creativity to solve real-world problems and inspiring them to pursue careers in the field. To learn more about the challenge or how to compete next year, visit https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us.
Congressman Trent Kelly represents Mississippi’s First Congressional District. He serves as the Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Chairman for the House Armed Services Committee. Congressman Kelly also serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Agriculture Committee.