BIS Hackathon: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has announced a new BIS Hackathon. Under this, an online competition is being organized in which common students will have to complete some tasks through online games-interactive activities to give information about Indian Standards. If you want to apply and submit an application in this, then the last date is 23 August, i.e. only 2 days are left.
First prize winner will get Rs 2 lakh and each student will get a certificate
This hackathon, which will provide information about Indian standards, will provide an opportunity to showcase creative skills such as innovation, creative designing and coding skills. Students/participants will get a chance to win prizes other than the first prize of Rs 2 lakh, and every contestant will definitely be given a certificate demonstrating their creative skills.
How can five lakh students apply for BIS Hackathon- know the method
- BIS aims to involve more than 5 lakh student-participants through these hackathon online activities.
- This competition is open to students whose educational institutions have existing MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding) with BIS.
- Participants can access the guidelines and submit applications through the official hackathon portal till August 23.
- The good thing is that in this hackathon, students are also being given cash rewards or other prizes under the reward system.
- BIS Hackathon will help in enhancing the creative skills of the students as well as making them more aware through its attractive digital content.
Remember important dates of BIS Hackathon
Last date for registration – 23 August 2024
Last date for submitting proposal – 23 September 2024
Communication of shortlisted proposals for last round – 03 October 2024
Last date for final submission – 18 November 2023
For more information, you can visit this link https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0/bis-hackathon/PSInfo/detail/1 or you can also get information on https://www.services.bis.gov.in/php/BIS_2.0/bis-hackathon/assets/images/guidelines.pdf.
Why did BIS bring a hackathon with a prize money of Rs 2 lakh?
BIS said in a statement that the primary goal of this hackathon is to increase interest and knowledge about Indian standards among the general public. This is very important for the infrastructure and social development of the country. The facility of various BIS-related activities including online games running in time on this hackathon platform will help students to become aware of quality and standards.
BIS Hackathon will give information to consumers about their rights
BIS has designed a special program for easy dissemination of information under this hackathon. This online platform is expected to have many different activities including many existing online games which will be directly based on BIS related information. BIS has previously conducted online quiz competitions on topics like quality and standards which prove to be helpful in connecting with people.
Through the continuous efforts of BIS, Indian consumers will be aware of their rights.
Citizens of India will be able to get products and services of better quality and standard.
This will increase the understanding and awareness of the general public about Indian Quality Standards.
“We must strive to make Indian Standards synonymous with International Standards. When Indian Standards become International Standards, it will make it easier for our products to receive global acceptance”, said the Hon’ble PM, Shri @narendramodi,@mygovindia @jagograhakjago pic.twitter.com/iCC5KKmFDc
— Bureau of Indian Standards (@IndianStandards) August 20, 2024
To promote awareness about Indian standards, BIS said in a statement, “Awareness about quality and standards is very important in the infrastructure and social development of the country.” BIS has already been organizing competitions, online activities and question-answers for students and the general public.
Know about BIS or Bureau of Indian Standards
You may be aware of BIS hallmark gold jewellery, but perhaps very few people know that BIS issues certificates not only for gold and silver but for almost every product in the country. Apart from being a symbol of trust, it is a very important standard that tells that a product is safe and as per the quality standards.
BIS or Bureau of Indian Standards is the national standards body of India which was established under the BIS Act 2016. The main aim of creating it was to give information about such products to the people of the country through testing and certification. Through this, gradually almost all the products in the country are being brought under the umbrella of BIS certification so that only those safe products can reach the Indian consumers which are safe as well as durable.
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