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Hackathon Manthan 2021
- 27 Aug 2021
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Why in News
The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), in coordination with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), will launch an online hackathon “Manthan 2021”.
Key Points
- About:
- Aim: For identification of innovative concepts and technology solutions to address the challenges faced by intelligence agencies.
- Participants: Selected youths from education institutions across the country and registered start-ups.
- Organisations Involved:
- BPR&D was established under the Ministry of Home Affairs in the 1970s, with the primary objective of modernisation of the Police Force. It has to ensure the implementation of Prison Reforms as well.
- AICTE is a national-level apex advisory body to conduct a survey on the facilities available for technical education and to promote development in the country in a coordinated and integrated manner.
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