New Delhi, Dec 16: Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, launched the Jal Shakti Hackathon–2025, describing it as a national initiative to harness India's collective innovation potential for a secure and technology-driven water future. The hackathon aims to address critical water-related challenges through technological innovations and citizen-driven solutions.
In his address, Patil highlighted the crucial role of water in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. He stressed that water security requires coordinated efforts from multiple sectors, involving public participation, community initiatives, policy interventions, and scientific innovation. The hackathon aims to strengthen water resource management across the country and ensure equitable access to water for all stakeholders.
The Jal Shakti Hackathon–2025 is organized by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. It encourages wide participation from citizens, researchers, startups, MSMEs, industries, scientists, academicians, and global institutions. The hackathon follows a Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society approach, aiming to foster scalable solutions to pressing water challenges.
The National Institute of Hydrology (NIH), Roorkee, has been designated as the Project Implementation Agency. NIH Director Dr. Y.R.S. Rao urged youth, start-ups, and researchers to submit their proposals through the BHARAT WIN portal by January 14, 2026. Winners will receive ₹1 lakh to develop a Proof of Concept, and outstanding proposals may be eligible for research grants and implementation support.
Innovative proposals can be submitted on a variety of themes, including water resource management, wastewater treatment, climate resilience, irrigation, and rainwater harvesting.
