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The Indian government is launching a groundbreaking nationwide hackathon to develop advanced CCTV solutions for law enforcement agencies. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, the Bureau of Police Research and Development seeks indigenous technological innovations. Participants will compete to solve critical challenges in CCTV hardware, AI integration, and cybersecurity. The competition promises substantial cash prizes and aims to revolutionize surveillance technology in India.

Key Points: Modi's BPR&D Launches Nationwide CCTV Innovation Hackathon

  • Nationwide hackathon targets innovative CCTV technology solutions
  • Four key problem statements focus on cybersecurity and AI integration
  • Top winners to receive substantial cash prizes
  • Aims to enhance law enforcement technological capabilities
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Govt to launch nationwide hackathon on CCTV solutions for law enforcement

Government initiates nationwide hackathon to develop cutting-edge indigenous CCTV solutions for enhanced law enforcement capabilities and national security.

"We are committed to creating a cyber-secure Bharat - Amit Shah, Union Home Minister"

New Delhi, May 22

The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), on Thursday announced to organise a nationwide hackathon on CCTV solutions for law enforcement in association with NCRB and CyberPeace Foundation.

This Hackathon is being organised to encourage innovators, startups and research institutions to develop indigenous, secure, scalable and cost-effective CCTV solutions tailored to specific needs of Indian law enforcement agencies.

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and guidance of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Union government is committed to creating a cyber-secure Bharat.

BPR&D is playing a pivotal role in creating a cyber-secure Bharat with its technical expertise and experience.

The aim of BPR&D is to foster home-grown technological solutions that not only meet operational requirements but also contribute significantly to national security and public safety.

As part of the Hackathon, four problem statements have been released, focusing on key areas of CCTV innovation: Development of secure and indigenous CCTV hardware and systems, Integration of Artificial Intelligence and smart video analytics, strengthening cyber security across CCTV networks, Designing affordable and efficient surveillance solutions.

The grand finale of the Hackathon is to be held in last week of June 2025, where top three entries will be awarded with cash prizes.

In addition, five Consolation Prizes will also be awarded to select entries that demonstrate exceptional promise and creativity. The top entry will be given Rs 5 lakh award with the second and third entries getting Rs. 3 lakh and Rs 1 lakh, respectively.

The hackathon is being conducted with the assistance of NCRB and technical support is being provided by CyberPeace Foundation. The winning solutions achieved from Hackathon are expected to play a transformative role in enhancing transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in policing.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Great initiative! 🇮🇳 We need more Made-in-India surveillance solutions rather than depending on foreign companies. Hope this brings out some brilliant minds from our engineering colleges. Just ensure proper privacy safeguards are built in.
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Priya M.
As a cybersecurity student, I'm excited to participate! The AI integration challenge particularly interests me. We need smart systems that can detect suspicious activities automatically without human bias. Hope they consider women's safety applications too.
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Arjun S.
Good step but implementation is key. Many CCTV cameras in my city don't work properly. Hope the solutions focus on durability for Indian weather conditions - monsoon rains, dust storms, and extreme heat. Also need proper maintenance plans.
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Sunita R.
While security is important, I hope they include strong data protection features. We've seen cases where CCTV footage gets misused. The solutions should have strict access controls and automatic deletion after reasonable time periods. Jai Hind!
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Vikram J.
The prize money seems quite low compared to private sector hackathons. For such an important national security project, they should increase rewards to attract top talent. ₹5 lakh is peanuts for developing complex surveillance systems.
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Neha P.
This is wonderful! 👏 Our police forces deserve modern tools. Maybe the solutions can help track stolen vehicles or missing persons more efficiently. Would love to see rural areas benefit too - not just big cities. Affordable systems are much needed.

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