Haryana Police and HSNCB announce ultra-modern innovative initiative Hackathon

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On December 16, 2023, Haryana Police and Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB) launched a ultra-modern innovative initiative Hackathon under joint aegis.

Key Points:

• The objective of this hackathon is to stop the youth from consuming drugs and substances and to motivate them not to commit crimes.
• Under the Hackathon, an event will be organized in Panchkula on 14 January 2024.
• Through this hackathon, along with changing the outlook of the society, traditional awareness will be brought through methods like Blockchain, Web 3, Gamification etc.
• The goal of this hackathon is to create digital experiences that promote engagement, understanding, and awareness about the harmful effects of drug abuse.
• Haryana Police Director General Shatrujit Kapoor said that through the hackathon, the aim is to promote ideas among the youth which inspire them to maintain law and order, promote social responsibility and ensure public safety.