How I won Smart India Hackathon ? | SIH 2022

Summary

The video script discusses the Smart India Hackathon, a competition by the Indian Government for engineering students to solve real-world problems. It highlights the participant's journey, from forming a team to submitting solutions in digital or hardware format. The speaker, a winner in 2022, shares tips for success, including choosing unique problem statements with less competition and creating innovative solutions not yet in the market. The script also covers the intense 36-hour final round, where teams must develop a prototype and pitch to judges, emphasizing the importance of confidence and incremental progress.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker participated in the Smart India Hackathon, a competition organized by the Indian government to find solutions for challenges faced by the country.
• 🏆 The competition has two platforms: Empier Digital and Hardware Platform, where solutions can be in the form of software or hardware.
• 📝 In 2022, the government released 475 problem statements, and the speaker's team won by addressing the 'Reducing Plastic Waste' problem statement.
• 💡 The speaker suggests choosing a unique problem statement with fewer applicants to increase the chances of winning.
• 🌟 To stand out, solutions should be unique and not already present in the market.
• 📈 The speaker used trending keywords and attractive words in their presentation to catch the judges' attention.
• 🏁 The speaker emphasizes the importance of being confident and not giving up, even when facing challenges or setbacks.
• 🛠️ The team had to quickly build a prototype within a limited time frame, showcasing their ability to work under pressure.
• 🏆 The grand finale involves presenting the complete idea and product to the company, without any deletions or modifications.
• 📢 The speaker shares bonus tips for success, such as not disclosing the entire solution in the initial rounds and maintaining progress throughout the competition.

Q & A

What is the Smart India Hackathon?

The Smart India Hackathon is a competition created by the Indian Government where engineering students are given the opportunity to come up with solutions to problems that the government faces in running the country.

What are the two platforms on which solutions can be presented in the Smart India Hackathon?

The two platforms are the 'Empire Digital Platform', where solutions are presented in a digital format like software or apps, and the 'Hardware Platform', where participants must create and present a physical hardware solution.

How many problem statements were released by the government for the Smart India Hackathon in 2022?

In 2022, the government released 475 problem statements for the Smart India Hackathon.

What is the reward for winning a problem statement in the Smart India Hackathon?

The winning solution for each problem statement is declared the winner and the team receives a prize of 1 lakh rupees from the government.

How many winners are there in total for the Smart India Hackathon competition?

There are a total of 4.5 winners in the competition, meaning that for 475 problem statements, there are 475 winners.

What was the unique approach taken by the speaker to select a problem statement for the competition?

The speaker chose a unique problem statement with fewer applicants, aiming for less competition and a higher chance of winning.

What was the specific problem statement the speaker's team worked on?

The speaker's team worked on a problem statement related to reducing plastic waste, specifically tracking and secondary usage of plastic waste.

What is the importance of creating a unique solution in the competition?

Creating a unique solution is important as it increases the chances of winning, especially if the solution is something that is not already available in the market.

What tips did the speaker provide for creating an attractive presentation for the judges?

The speaker suggested using trending and attractive words in the presentation, like 'Artificial Intelligence' and 'Machine Learning', to catch the judges' attention and make a strong impression.

What was the speaker's experience during the 36-hour coding and development phase of the competition?

The speaker described the experience as intense and challenging, requiring the team to work continuously, even through the night, to develop their solution.

What advice did the speaker give for the final round of the competition?

The speaker advised to be confident, not to give up even if the situation seems difficult, and to always think positively about winning.