Rural Development Hackathon

India’s agricultural sector seems to have been left behind in the digitally-driven march toward progress. This socially and economically important sector needs investment and initiatives for the widespread adoption of technology. For sustainable outcomes, only the smart application of tech and scientific advances can boost rural growth and agricultural productivity. Read more.

Despite spending over $100 Billion on education, India faces crises aplenty. The biggest contributor the decline in learning is perhaps the shortage of teachers. India’s far from boasting a well-rounded education system with 1000s of her children lacking access to basic education because of poverty, unqualified teaching staff, and outdated teaching methods and curriculum. Read more.

For millions of people in developing countries, basic healthcare is still not a reality. Despite commendable efforts, enough has not been achieved in breaking down geographical/financial/cultural barriers plaguing the less fortunate. In India, quality healthcare during pregnancy, childbirth, and the early days of the newborn continues to be a faraway dream for the low-income groups. Read more.

If you are an avant-garde thinker, brimming with innovative ideas to help uplift the quality of life in India’s villages, send your submissions to us. It doesn’t matter if your idea doesn’t fall under any of the above-mentioned themes, because there is always room for an idea that promises to make a difference! Read more.