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Union Minister for Education Shri Pralhad Joshi to inaugurate Seva First Innovation Challenge at IISc Bengaluru

Union Minister for Education Shri Pralhad Joshi to inaugurate Seva First Innovation Challenge at IISc Bengaluru
Official visual from the source release · Source: Press Information Bureau

Union Minister for Education Shri Pralhad Joshi is set to inaugurate the Seva First Innovation Challenge at IISc Bengaluru to encourage youth in developing community problem-solving solutions. The challenge spans across five states and three union territories, engaging participants from schools, ITIs, polytechnics, and higher education institutions across five national themes. Promising solutions will receive mentorship, funding, and potential adoption opportunities leading up to the National Finale in New Delhi.

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In Simple Words

Union Minister for Education Shri Pralhad Joshi will inaugurate the Seva First Innovation Challenge at IISc Bengaluru. The initiative encourages young people from schools, ITIs, polytechnics, and universities to identify community problems and create implementable solutions.

The challenge covers five states and three union territories across three participation levels—Junior, Technical, and Open—focusing on five national themes. Participants gain access to mentorship, labs, and funding, with the national finale scheduled in New Delhi.

Key Points

  • Union Minister for Education Shri Pralhad Joshi will inaugurate the Seva First Innovation Challenge (SFIC) at IISc Bengaluru.
  • The initiative covers five states (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Keralam, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana) and three union territories (Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Puducherry).
  • Participation is divided into three levels: Junior, Technical, and Open.
  • Registration for the event is open from September 25 to October 24, 2026.
  • The National Finale will be held in New Delhi from December 10 to 17, 2026.
  • The challenge focuses on five national themes including Clean and Sustainable Bharat and Secure Bharat.
  • Organizers include the Union Education Ministry, AICTE, UGC, with IISc Bengaluru as the nodal institute.
  • The initiative aims to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.

Exam Angle

Inaugurated by
Union Minister for Education Shri Pralhad Joshi
Venue of Inauguration
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru
National Finale Location
New Delhi
Organizers
Union Education Ministry, AICTE, UGC, and IISc Bengaluru

A. December 10 to 17, 2026

Source: Press Information Bureau

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