Smart Gujarat for New India Hackathon​ ​Finals Scheduled for January

A state-level Hackathon called "Smart Gujarat for New India " is being organized by the Education Department of the Government of Gujarat.

Theme of the Gujarat Hackathon

Hackathon is a medium through which it is ensured that the Student Startup and Innovation Policy which was started by Education Department, Govt. of Gujarat in January 2017 is continued to fulfill the desired objectives as it promotes innovation culture among students. 16 Departments under Government of Gujarat have submitted their problems for "Smart Gujarat for New India" event. Participating teams will try to solve these problems with innovative ideas.

The hackathon is conducted in order to generate interest among young students in universities. The authorities are hopeful that the hackathon will prove to be a challenge for the students which will further push them towards improving their skills while developing a creative solution to the real-life problems. Smart Gujarat for New India will help the students of different universities and institutes to harness their imaginative and productive potential.

Guidelines for Teams Registered for the Hackathon

• Any affiliated college to any university based in Gujarat will be able to participate in the Hackathon.
• Each team was asked to have at least 2 girls and maximum 8 students in their team.
• Each team was suggested to have members with good programming skills in order to make an attempt to solve the problem
• Teams were asked to choose any one problem from the pool submitted by various departments under Government of Gujrat.
• Each team was required to have a faculty as a mentor in order to guide them.

Important Dates:

In order to take part in the Hackathon and work towards finding a digital solution of the selected real-life problem statement, please note the following:

• The last date for submission of proposal or proof to the problems is December 31, 2017.
• The finals of the Hackathon will be held in January 2018, the winners of which will further participate in the MHRD Hackathon in February 2018

Hackathon Awards:

The following awards will also be given away during the finals of the Gujarat Hackathon:

• Popular Choice Award
• Citation for Institution having Maximum Participation: 1st, 2nd, 3rd
• Best Girls Team Award
• Government of Gujarat and other Departments may also give away their own awards for solutions worked upon by the participants.