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Electhon - 2023 #electhon2023
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About
To address critical issues in the electoral process, specifically the registration of new voters in the electoral roll and enhancing the participation of urban and youth voters in elections, the Election Commission of India is organising Electhon 2023.
The 30-hour offline hackathon is a platform for individuals to engage in dialogue, exchange ideas, and collaborate to elevate the electoral process in India. Its primary objective is to encourage the development of innovative and creative solutions to these challenges, utilizing technology and the skills of the participants.
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Challenges
How can we ensure the registration of new voters in the electoral roll?
Develop a plan/prototype that can encourage the registration of new voters in the electoral system. Strategize ways that can streamline the existing voter registration process and also expedite the registration of new voters.
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How can we increase the participation of urban and youth voters in elections to ensure their involvement in the democratic process?
An election is called the festival of democracy, devise methods to engage urban and youth voters in this festival through various means such as gamified challenges, leaderboards, referral programs, etc.
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Devise a solution that can boost voter turnout on election day at the polling stations by creation of election anthems, jingles, posters etc.
Despite being a right accessible to all, many individuals choose not to exercise their right to vote. Develop methods to compose election anthems & jingles, design posters and T-shirts etc. with the aim of attracting voters to the polling stations on election day.
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How can we ensure the registration of new voters in the electoral roll?
Develop a plan/prototype that can encourage the registration of new voters in the electoral system. Strategize ways that can streamline the existing voter registration process and also expedite the registration of new voters.
View More
How can we increase the participation of urban and youth voters in elections to ensure their involvement in the democratic process?
An election is called the festival of democracy, devise methods to engage urban and youth voters in this festival through various means such as gamified challenges, leaderboards, referral programs, etc.
View More
Devise a solution that can boost voter turnout on election day at the polling stations by creation of election anthems, jingles, posters etc.
Despite being a right accessible to all, many individuals choose not to exercise their right to vote. Develop methods to compose election anthems & jingles, design posters and T-shirts etc. with the aim of attracting voters to the polling stations on election day.
View MoreJury Panel
Prof. Debabrata Das
Director, IIIT-Bengaluru
Prof. Bharadwaj Amrutur
IISc, Bengaluru
Shri. V Ponnuraj
IAS
Prof. Debabrata Das
Director, IIIT-Bengaluru
Prof. Bharadwaj Amrutur
IISc, Bengaluru
Shri. V Ponnuraj
IAS
Schedule
Thu Mar 09 2023 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Registrations Open
Thu Mar 16 2023 18:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Submissions Open
Thu Mar 23 2023 12:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Introductory Session 1 with Mentor
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Thu Mar 23 2023 16:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Introductory Session 2 with Mentor
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Fri Mar 24 2023 12:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Introductory Session 3 with Mentor
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Thu Mar 30 2023 18:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Submission Close
Thu Mar 30 2023 18:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Registrations Close
Fri Mar 31 2023 04:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
AMA Session with Mentors
Thu Apr 06 2023 17:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Shortlisted Teams Announcement
(Tentative)
Fri Apr 14 2023 18:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
30 Hours Offline Hackathon - DAY1 (Tentative)
Venue : IIIT Bangalore
Sat Apr 15 2023 18:30:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
30 Hours Offline Hackathon - DAY2 (Tentative)
Venue : IIIT Bangalore
*Timeline is subject to change/tentative
Rewards and benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
Electhon - 2023 Hackathon is open to the Students, technologist, freelancers and professional developer community.
The entry should be functional for review by the judges.
There is no participation fee.
The 'Special Mention' Prize recipient will be determined by the jury or expert panel on the day of the Hackathon, based on their judgement of the most deserving team"
The organizing team will approve and confirm your participation. Shortlisted teams will receive a confirmation email and it will reflect on the user dashboard.
Yes, all team members can login from their account and submit application.