Smart Delhi Ideathon 2025 – registration is open for Smart Delhi Ideathon 2025 being organized at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Surajmal Vihar. Candidate will be given the certificate of Participation and certificate of appreciation to students who qualify online round. The idea is suited for the day to day problem of Delhi. This Ideathon is to empower students to design impactful solutions aligned with government schemes, contributing to sustainable and citizen-centric urban development. It gives them opportunity to shape Delhi’s future, positioning the city as a global leader in urban governance innovation.
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Theme
- Devising Innovative Solutions to Alleviate Traffic Congestion in Delhi with special focus on parking and traffic rule compliance
- Achieving Zero Waste: Focus on waste segregation at source
- Crafting Sustainable solution for Cleaner, Healthier Air in Delhi
- Maximizing Water Efficiency: Making Every Drop Count in Delhi
- Creating a Safer Delhi for Women: Strengthening Law and Order for Inclusive Urban Safety
Prize Money
- First Prize 5 Lakh
- Second Prize 3 Lakh
- Third Prize 1 Lakh
Executive Pitch Video Guidelines
- Format Requirements: Video should not be more than 3 minutes. Video should be recorded in landscape format with one or more team members speaking.
- Content Requirements:
- Video should highlight the selected theme for the competition, including the rationale behind the choice.
- Summarize understanding of technology, including AI utilization and existing policies.
- Present one or more tech and innovation-driven ideas or use cases.
- Conclude with a synthesis of targeted outcomes.
Suggested time split: 30s : 20s : 100s : 30s.
- Submission Requirements: Upload the YouTube video link (set as “unlisted”) via the provided link on the website.
Concept Note Guidelines
Candidate will also prepare concept note according to guideline given below
- Maximum length: 2 pages.
- Formatting: Use Arial 10pt, margins not less than 0.25 inches, and line spacing of 1.5.
- Content:
- Choice of Theme: State the selected theme and rationale.
- Current State of Affairs: Discuss technology utilization, including AI and existing policies in the chosen theme for Delhi.
- Solutions: Describe tailored use cases leveraging technology, building on existing interventions.
- Feasibility: Explain why the solutions are practical and impactful.
- Risks: Identify up to 5 key risks and how to mitigate them.
Solution Feasibility Matrix (Evaluation Criteria)
- Game-Changing Innovation: Introduce novel ideas or transform existing initiatives.
- Socio-Political Desirability: Align with Delhi citizen’s needs, values, and sentiments.
- Scalability: Design solutions for broader geographical impact and diverse beneficiaries.
- Stakeholder Alignment: Present clear value propositions for collaboration and implementation.
- Financial Viability: Ensure cost-effectiveness with measurable socioeconomic benefits.
- National Replicability: Make solutions adaptable across other states and regions
FAQ
Participants will interact with policymakers, domain experts, and academicians, refining their ideas and shaping them into actionable strategies.
AI and emerging technologies can enhance governance by improving efficiency, transparency, and accountability.
