IIT Kharagpur Hosts Smart India Hackathon 2025 Grand Finale

• IIT Kharagpur hosts Smart India Hackathon 2025 Hardware Edition, December 8–12.
• SIH 2025 records 68,766 student teams, 271 problem statements submitted.
• The event aligns with IIT Kharagpur’s platinum jubilee, celebrating innovation and nation-building.

The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur has declared that it will conduct the final event of the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 - Hardware Edition from December 8 to 12. The occasion is of great importance as it aligns with the platinum jubilee of the institute, a milestone that highlights its legacy of technological leadership, innovation, and contributions to nation-building, stated an institute representative.

Initiated in 2017 and coordinated by the Innovation Cell (MIC) of the Ministry of Education along with the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the Smart India Hackathon has evolved into the globe’s largest open innovation platform, enabling higher education students to address genuine challenges presented by ministries, government agencies, industries, and NGOs.

The initiative persists under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, with co-patrons such as Union MoS Education Sukanta Majumdar, Education Secretary Vineet Joshi, and AICTE Chairman Prof TG Sitharam, as stated by the spokesperson, who mentioned that the PM will inaugurate the event online.

SIH 2025 has established new records for participation with 72,165 submitted ideas, 68,766 student teams, and 271 problem statements obtained from ministries, public sector undertakings, corporations, and industry partners, he stated.

At the institutional level, 2,587 higher education institutions, 142,715 teams, and 826,635 students participated in internal hackathons, rendering this edition one of the most inclusive national innovation initiatives to date.

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“As the institute celebrates its historic 75th year, the SIH 2025 Grand Finale stands as a testament to IIT Kharagpur’s enduring mission—where technology meets purpose, and innovation fuels national aspirations,” he said.

IIT Kharagpur director Prof. Suman Chakraborty said, “Hosting the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2025 during IIT Kharagpur’s historic Platinum Jubilee is both an honour and a reaffirmation of our enduring commitment to nation-building. SIH embodies the spirit of young India—fearless in ideas, firm in purpose, and fired by innovation.”