In brief, the challenge urges students to identify problems in and around them and then create solutions using technology. In this process, students will be supported with online learning content, face-to-face boot camps and mentoring by tech experts etc.
The objective of this National Challenge is to empower youth and enable them to create a difference in their community-
- By skilling them to reimagine solutions to solve local critical issues
- By inspiring them to become future technology creators and innovators by developing indigenous solutions
Themes for the contest :
KEY FEATURES
- The challenge will be implemented at national level – open to school students from classes 6 – 12 across the country
- There will be 11 core theme areas across which students can share their ideas/solutions
- There will be 2 categories – Junior (classes 6–8) and Senior (classes 9-12)
- In phase I – Students will access curated online videos and submit their proposed solutions/ideas in an online format as a video. Top 10 ideas will be shortlisted from each State and UT – leading to a total of 360 students
- In phase II – 10 children selected as top performers per State and UT will be invited for a regional Tech-Creation Boot Camp.
- Each group of 5 students will be escorted by their computer teacher/ guardian for the boot camp. Travel, accommodation and boarding for students and guardians will be taken care of by the organisers
- In phase III – 50 students will be selected based on their tech-creations being implemented in the community and invited to New Delhi for the National Showcasing and felicitated as Tech-Creation Champions.
- Please note: All tools, materials and logistics for boot camps and national showcase will be taken care of by the organisers.
Phases
The challenge will have three phases:
PHASE I
- Students access online learning content
- Submit their Idea through a 90 seconds video sharing proposed solution in any of the 11 core theme areas
- Receive an online participation certificate for viewing featured learning content and appreciation certificate for idea submission
- An external panel of judges and mentors evaluate the submitted ideas
- 10 students per State/ UT get selected
- Total 360 students get invited for phase II
PHASE II
- 5 residential boot camps will be organised across North, South, East, West and North- East India
- Each camp will be of 4 days with face to face judging interviews
- Mentoring will be provided post boot camp to ensure the ideas mature as prototypes
- 50 students will get selected and invited to a national event for showcasing the prototypes implemented in communities
PHASE III
- Top 50 students attend and present prototypes at the national showcasing event and will be declared as Tech Creation Champions
Certificate of Appreciation :
Any idea whether it is a revolutionary idea or a stepping stone in the direction of solving problems of the community are is worth appreciating. Once you submit your 90-second explainer video you will be rewarded with the Certificate of Appreciation.
Certificate of Participation:
Once all the learning sessions are completed thoroughly you will earn official recognition for your active participation and effort. You may even share it with your friends and family!