Greetings from the Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
We are pleased to announce the launch of Hack for a Social Cause 2026, a national tech challenge under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2026. The hackathon invites young minds to create software-based solutions that address some of India’s most pressing social challenges.
Who Can Participate:
Students aged 18-29 years, in teams of up to 3 members.
Only one team per college, institute, or university can participate in this track.
A bonafide certificate, signed by the institution, is mandatory and attached for reference.
Indicative Themes:
Participants may develop digital and technology-driven solutions across the following indicative broad areas or any other theme of their own choice:
Rural Development & Livelihoods | Education & Skill Development | Healthcare & Well-being | Governance & Civic Technology | Environment & Sustainability | Digital Inclusion | AI, GIS & Emerging Technologies | Disaster Mitigation & Resilience
Participants will also get the opportunity to present their solutions during the National Showcase at VBYLD 2026 in New Delhi, where the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India is expected to attend the programme.
The team that represents each institute may be selected through an internal screening/selection process as per the enclosed guidelines for internal selection.
We kindly request you to share this opportunity with your students and encourage them to participate in this national-level hackathon.
Registrations are now open on the MY Bharat Portal – https://mybharat.gov.in
The Competition Guidelines, Bonafide Certificate Format, Institution Level Screening Guidelines, and the Poster with QR Code are attached for your reference.
For any queries:
Contact: Shri Jayant Singhal, Program Executive
Email: progexecutive3.myb@gov.in
Regards,
Team MY Bharat
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Government of India
Join us for Skill Development, Expert-led Sessions and Certification
We are pleased to announce that the Department of Zoology, Sadakathullah Appa College (Autonomous), Tirunelveli, is organizing a Three-Day Skill Development Programme titled:
“Entrepreneurial Opportunities in Zoology: Bridging Science and Market” from 15.09.2025 to 17.09.2025
We warmly invite you to participate in this insightful programme aimed at exploring the practical and entrepreneurial applications of Zoological Sciences.
Your participation is greatly appreciated.
Join Us for the International Conference on Algal Sustainability (ICAS 2025)
Organized by the PG & Research Department of Microbiology, Sadakathullah Appa College (Autonomous), Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, in association with Seaweed Research Utilization Association, Krishnamurthy Institute of Algology, SNAP Alginates, & Senthil Bio-Agro Products.
Date: 25th & 26th September 2025
Mode: Offline for Tamil Nadu participants
Online for other state & International participants
Theme: Advancing Sustainable Solutions through Algal Research & Innovation
Oral & poster Presentation: Any applied field from life sciences
📄 Submit abstracts, attend expert sessions, and collaborate with researchers, academicians, and industry leaders.
Be part of this transformative event and contribute to global sustainable development through algae-based solutions!
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