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New Delhi : The much-anticipated Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2024, a flagship initiative promoting innovation and problem-solving among students, is set to host its grand finale from December 11 to 15 across 51 nodal centers nationwide. This year, 1,300 teams comprising over 10,800 participants will showcase their innovative solutions to critical challenges.
The 2024 edition has seen unprecedented participation, with over 86,000 teams competing at the institute level and 49,000 advancing to the national round. Internal hackathons surged by 150%, growing from 900+ in 2023 to over 2,247 in 2024, marking the largest participation since the initiative’s inception.
This year, 254 problem statements were provided by 54 Ministries, Departments, State Governments, PSUs, and Industries. Notable challenges include ISRO’s “Enhancing Images of Darker Regions on the Moon” and the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s “AI-Driven Ganga Water Quality Monitoring.” Ministry of Education: Contributed 130 problem statements, yielding 754 solutions. ISRO: Submitted 103 challenges, generating 273 solutions. Ministry of AYUSH: Offered 39 issues, resulting in 164 solutions.
Since its launch, SIH has been instrumental in elevating India’s rank to 39th in the Global Innovation Index (GII). The initiative fosters collaboration between government and academia, promoting grassroots problem-solving and advancing education and skill development.
SIH 2024 includes both Software (36-hour nonstop innovation) and Hardware Editions (5 days of rigorous problem-solving), aiming to deliver practical solutions to real-world challenges.
The Smart India Hackathon remains a national platform for empowering young minds, encouraging innovation, and addressing pressing societal issues.
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