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Education
Assam Launches Nationwide School Hackathon for 13,000+ Schools
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🗓 19 Sep 2026, 05:36 PM
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The Assam government has announced a state‑wide hackathon aimed at students from more than 13,000 schools, encouraging them to develop tech solutions for local challenges.
The Assam government has rolled out a statewide hackathon targeting students from over 13,000 schools across the state. The initiative seeks to harness young talent in developing innovative tech solutions to address local problems.
The competition will be conducted online, allowing participants from remote and urban schools alike to join without logistical barriers. Teams will be encouraged to tackle issues ranging from agriculture to public health, with mentors from industry and academia available for guidance.
The event is part of the state’s broader effort to promote STEM education and digital literacy among schoolchildren. It also aims to create a pipeline of skilled youth ready to contribute to Assam’s growing technology ecosystem.
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with several tech firms and NGOs, will provide resources and prizes to the winning teams, ensuring that the hackathon not only sparks creativity but also offers tangible incentives for participation.
The competition will be conducted online, allowing participants from remote and urban schools alike to join without logistical barriers. Teams will be encouraged to tackle issues ranging from agriculture to public health, with mentors from industry and academia available for guidance.
The event is part of the state’s broader effort to promote STEM education and digital literacy among schoolchildren. It also aims to create a pipeline of skilled youth ready to contribute to Assam’s growing technology ecosystem.
The Ministry of Education, in partnership with several tech firms and NGOs, will provide resources and prizes to the winning teams, ensuring that the hackathon not only sparks creativity but also offers tangible incentives for participation.