Smart India Hackathon was started in the year 2017.
Smart India Hackathon is a nationwide initiative to provide students a platform to solve the pressing problems of society, organizations, and government.
It is world's biggest open innovation platform.
It aims to inculcate the culture of product innovation, problem-solving, and out-of-the-box thinking among students.
This year, Smart India Hackathon - Junior has also been introduced as a pilot for school students to build a culture of innovation and develop problem-solving attitude at the school level.
UPSC / PCM - 2026 / NEW REGULAR BATCH STARTS ON SEP-5, 2025 
