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Source– This post is based on the article “PM addresses participants of Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023” published in “PIB” on 19th December 2023.
Why in the News?
Recently PM Narendra Modi engaged in discussions with the participants during the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2023.
What is Smart India Hackathon (SIH)?
| Aspect | Details |
| What is it? | It is a nationwide initiative to provide students a platform to solve some of the pressing problems we face in our daily lives. |
| Aim | It aims to foster a culture of product innovation, problem-solving, and out-of-the-box thinking in students. |
| Launched in | 2017 |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Education |
| Who can participate? | 1) SIH JUNIOR– Class 6th-12th Students 2) SIH SENIOR– Higher Educational Students like Graduate/Post Graduate/PH.D |
| Key features | 1) SIH is being run in two formats: SIH Software and SIH Hardware Editions for higher education students. 2) Participants propose solutions across various themes such as Space Technology, Smart Education, Disaster Management, Robotics and Drones, Heritage, and Culture. 3) SIH 2023 offers a total prize pool exceeding Rs 2 crore, with each winning team receiving a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh per problem statement. |
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