Join the nationwide hackathon to develop AI-powered solutions for mobility, safety, health, and crowd management at Simhastha 2028
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Why This Hackathon?
Simhastha 2028 in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh will bring together millions of pilgrims from across the world. This hackathon is a nationwide call to harness the power of AI and digital innovation to make this spiritual gathering safer, smarter, and more efficient.
Join startups, industry experts, and academic innovators to develop AI-powered solutions for real-world challenges at Simhastha 2028.
Who Can Participate?
The hackathon welcomes a diverse range of innovators and organizations:
Key Themes & Problem Statements
Explore the core focus areas for innovative solutions at Simhastha 2028:
Smart Mobility & Access Management
Enable efficient, inclusive, and responsive movement across the city during Simhastha 2028
- Smart layout & movement planning for pilgrims
- Alternative routes to ghats and VIP movement automation
- Public transport & shuttle services
- Universal access for Divyangjan & elderly
- Dynamic signage & smart junction redevelopment
Safety, Security, Surveillance
Ensure safety of pilgrims through real-time monitoring, preparedness, and emergency response systems
- Disaster simulation & emergency response tools
- Mobile medical units & health-linked emergency systems
- AI-based traffic monitoring & facial recognition
- Predictive crowd flow algorithms
- Lost & found system powered by AI
- Barricade & crowd management solutions
Health & Sanitation Management
Maintain high standards of public hygiene and health services for lakhs of pilgrims
- Medical aid, disease surveillance & mobile health units
- Smart hygiene trackers & toilet bank management
- Road sweeping & cleanliness monitoring
- Drinking water points & pollution-free waste management zones
- Smart waste treatment & disposal
Digital Experience & Cultural Immersion
Maintain high standards of public hygiene and health services for lakhs of pilgrims
- Digital apps, AR/VR tours & pilgrim information systems
- Green behavior tracking & gamification for eco-awareness
Hackathon Timeline
| Phase | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Registrations Open | 26 June – 10 July 2025 | Online registrations on |
| Idea Submission | 11 – 25 July 2025 | Submit your AI-powered proposals |
| Shortlisting Announcement | 30 July 2025 | Selected teams invited to develop prototypes |
| Prototype Development | 31 July – 13 August 2025 | Build & submit working prototypes |
| Finalists Announcement | 21 August 2025 | Top teams selected for the Grand Finale |
| Grand Finale | 28 – 29 August 2025 | Live demos & awards in Indore |
Ready to Build AI for Bharat's Largest Spiritual Gathering?
Join the movement to shape the future of Simhastha 2028 with your innovative ideas!
Registrations Open 26th June 2025
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MPSEDC drives digital transformation through IT infrastructure, e-Governance solutions, and innovation initiatives in the state. It also manages State Data Centers, IT Parks, and investment facilitation, positioning Madhya Pradesh as a leading technology hub.
Contact Details
- Email id: mptechhub@mp.gov.in
- IT Center, Indore Madhya Pradesh, India