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The Smart India Hackathon (SIH)
stands as a cornerstone of Prime Minister
Narendra Modi’s vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat
@ 2047’ serving as a transformative
platform where the ingenuity of India’s
youth is harnessed to solve real-world
national challenges. By evolving from a
competition into a nationwide movement,
SIH empowers students to transition from
being job seekers to innovation leaders,
turning complex problems from various
government departments into actionable
solutions. The Prime Minister’s emphasis
on this initiative highlights a shift towards
a product-oriented nation, where the
massive participation of over 13 lakh
Dr. Abhay Jere
students democratises innovation and
Vice Chairman
AICTE & Chief Innovation ensures that the ‘Amrit of Solutions’ flows
Officer from every corner of the country. Through
Ministry of Education this collaborative ecosystem, the vision of
Hon’ble Prime Minister and SIH are together
building a future where young India leads
the global stage through social awareness,
SMART INDIA technological maturity, and a relentless
spirit of entrepreneurship.
HACKATHON Nation-Building
Youth-Led Innovation: The Heart of
The Smart India Hackathon is more
2025 than just a 36-hour coding marathon; it
is a manifestation of the Hon’ble Prime
Minister’s belief that ‘the youth of today are
Where Young India not just the future, but the makers of our
present’. By presenting students with real-
Leads world challenges faced by government
departments and industries, SIH encourages
them to move beyond theoretical learning.
It empowers them to become ‘producers’
rather than just ‘consumers’ of technology.
Whether it is creating AI-powered systems
for railway safety or low-cost hardware
for agricultural efficiency, SIH provides

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