BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Kolkata BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:19451014T230000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0630 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 TZNAME:IST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260119T122849Z UID:57437A06-4D9E-42BA-BF23-DE0D239C48AF DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260112T090000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20260112T200000 DESCRIPTION:Hack4Delhi is a nationwide hackathon organized by IEEE NSUT and HN as co-organizing partners\, inviting student innovators from across In dia to build impactful solutions for governance\, public technology\, and democratic systems. Shortlisted teams will present their pre-built prototy pes at the on-site finale in New Delhi before senior policymakers and admi nistrators.\n\nThe finale will be graced by Chief Guests Manjinder Singh S irsa\, Delhi Cabinet Minister for Industries\, Food & Supplies\, Environme nt\, Forest & Wildlife\; Kapil Mishra\, Delhi Cabinet Minister for Law & J ustice\, Labour\, Employment\, Development\, Art\, Culture & Language\, To urism\; and Parvesh Singh\, Delhi Cabinet Minister\, along with the Commis sioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)\, Additional MCD Commis sioners\, senior IAS officers\, and other distinguished government dignita ries—enabling direct interaction between innovators and decision-makers. \n---------------------------------------------------------------\n\nProbl em Statements\n\nThe following problem statements are open for selection b y participating teams.\nEach team must choose one problem statement from o ne domain only and develop a working prototype or software solution.\n\nKe y Points\n\n-\nTeams must select one problem statement from one domain onl y\n\n-\nAll development must be completed before the Finale\n\n-\nNo devel opment or coding time will be provided on the Final Presentation Day (12 J anuary 2026)\n\n---------------------------------------------------------- -----\n\nDomain 1: Civic / Governance Tech\n\nTech-Enabled Caste Census Ma nagement System\n\nHow can technology be used to design a secure\, scalabl e\, and transparent system for the collection\, verification\, processing\ , and analysis of caste census data while ensuring accuracy\, privacy\, in clusivity\, and real-time policy insights?\n\nSmart Parking Capacity Enfor cement for Municipal Corporations\n\nHow can a real-time\, tamper-proof sy stem be developed to monitor parking capacity\, prevent over-parking by co ntractors\, ensure contractual compliance\, reduce congestion\, and improv e accountability for bodies like MCD?\n\nHRMS Platform for Municipal Corpo ration of Delhi (MCD)\n\nHow can a unified HRMS be designed to manage recr uitment\, attendance\, transfers\, payroll\, performance tracking\, grieva nce redressal\, and inter-department coordination across thousands of muni cipal employees?\n\nMapping Water-Logging Hotspots of Delhi\n\nDelhi faces recurring monsoon water-logging causing traffic disruption and infrastruc ture damage. Design a data-driven solution using GIS\, historical rainfall \, drainage data\, and predictive analytics to map hotspots and assess war d- or zone-level preparedness.\n\nWard-Wise Pollution Action Dashboard\n\n Design a dashboard that:\n\n-\nDisplays real-time or near real-time ward-w ise pollution status\n\n-\nIdentifies major pollution sources\n\n-\nProvid es actionable mitigation and policy recommendations\n\n-\nIs useful for bo th citizens and government authorities\n\n-------------------------------- -------------------------------\n\nDomain 2: One Nation One Election\n\nEl ection Synchronization Feasibility & Impact Simulator\n\nHow can a data-dr iven simulation tool analyze the constitutional\, administrative\, financi al\, and governance impact of implementing One Nation One Election across states and local bodies?\n\nVoter Awareness & Misinformation Control Platf orm\n\nHow can technology educate voters\, counter misinformation\, and im prove public understanding of One Nation One Election while maintaining po litical neutrality and democratic values?\n\nUnified Electoral Roll & Vote r Mobility System\n\nHow can a secure\, interoperable system synchronize v oter data across states\, reduce duplication\, enable voter mobility\, and ensure accuracy during large-scale synchronized elections?\n------------- --------------------------------------------------\n\nDomain 3: Artificial Intelligence (Cross-Sector)\n\nAI for Public Fraud & Anomaly Detection\n\ nHow can ML systems detect fraud\, irregularities\, and anomalies in gover nment spending\, procurement\, welfare delivery\, and contracts?\n\nAI-Bas ed Talking Agent\n\nDevelop an AI-integrated voice calling agent capable o f handling inbound and outbound calls for organizations\, companies\, or g overnment bodies.\n\nAI System to Detect Intentional Railway Track Tamperi ng\n\nUse sensors\, vibration data\, CCTV\, and drone feeds to distinguish normal vs abnormal track behavior and generate real-time tampering alerts .\n---------------------------------------------------------------\n\nOpen Innovation Domain (Please Read Carefully)\n\nUnder Open Innovation\, part icipants may submit AI and Civic Tech solutions that enhance governance\, transparency\, and citizen participation. Solutions aligned with One Natio n One Election should focus on improving election planning\, coordination\ , efficiency\, and public trust through simple\, scalable technology.\n\nA ny Open Innovation submission will be reviewed by the Organizing Committee and may be categorized under Civic / Governance Tech\, Artificial Intelli gence\, or One Nation One Election.\nThe Organizing Committee’s decision on domain classification shall be final and binding.\n------------------- --------------------------------------------\n\nRound 1: Online Screening (Mandatory)\n\n-\nA time-bound\, single-attempt online quiz will be conduc ted on an external platform\n\n-\nEvery team member must attempt the quiz individually\n\n-\nFailure of even one member to attempt the quiz will res ult in team disqualification\n\n-\nTeams must submit a basic PPT\n(H4D_Tea mName_LeaderName_TrackName.ppt/.pdf) outlining the idea\, approach\, and e xpected impact\n\n-\nNon-compliant submissions may be rejected\n\n-\nShort listing will be based on combined quiz and PPT performance\n\n------------ ---------------------------------------------------\n\nFinal Round\n\n12 J anuary 2026 | Civic Centre\, New Delhi\n\n-\nShortlisted teams will presen t live demos of their prototypes\n\n-\nFinal evaluation by the jury follow ed by winner announcements per track\n\n-\nNo development or build time wi ll be provided on the finale day\n\n-------------------------------------- -------------------------\n\nRules\n\n-\nProjects must be original and dev eloped specifically for Hack4Delhi\n\n-\nPreviously submitted\, published\ , or commercially deployed projects should be avoided\n\n-\nOpen-source to ols and datasets are allowed\n\n-\nPlagiarism will lead to disqualificatio n\n\n-\nProfessional conduct is mandatory\n\n-\nJury decisions are final\n \n-\nOrganizers reserve the right to modify rules in exceptional circumsta nces with due notice\n\n-------------------------------------------------- -------------\n\nAdditional Information\n\n-\nTravel and accommodation for the finale are the responsibility of participants\n\n-\nParticipation cer tificates will be provided to teams that successfully complete Round 1\n\n ---------------------------------------------------------------\n\nFrom Id eas to Implementation\nPitch Directly to the Government. Build for the Nat ion.\n\nAdvancing Technology for Humanity\n\nBldg: Dr. S.P.M. Civic Centre \, Minto Road\, New Delhi\, New Delhi\, Delhi\, India\, 110002 LOCATION:Bldg: Dr. S.P.M. Civic Centre\, Minto Road\, New Delhi\, New Delhi \, Delhi\, India\, 110002 ORGANIZER:prernagaur@nsut.ac.in SEQUENCE:17 SUMMARY:Hack4Delhi URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/527107 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p><strong>Hack4Delhi</strong> is a nationwid e hackathon organized by IEEE NSUT and HN as co-organizing partners\, invi ting student innovators from across India to build impactful solutions for governance\, public technology\, and democratic systems. Shortlisted team s will present their <strong>pre-built prototypes</strong> at the on-site finale in New Delhi before senior policymakers and administrators.</p>\n<p >The finale will be graced by <strong>Chief Guests</strong> Manjinder Sing h Sirsa\, Delhi Cabinet Minister for Industries\, Food &amp\; Supplies\, E nvironment\, Forest &amp\; Wildlife\; Kapil Mishra\, Delhi Cabinet Ministe r for Law &amp\; Justice\, Labour\, Employment\, Development\, Art\, Cultu re &amp\; Language\, Tourism\; and Parvesh Singh\, Delhi Cabinet Minister\ , along with the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)\ , Additional MCD Commissioners\, senior IAS officers\, and other distingui shed government dignitaries&mdash\;enabling direct interaction between inn ovators and decision-makers.</p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Problem Statements</h2>\n<p>Th e following problem statements are open for selection by participating tea ms.<br>Each team must choose <strong>one problem statement from one domain only</strong> and develop a working prototype or software solution.</p>\n <h3>Key Points</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Teams must select <strong>one</strong> problem statement from <strong>one</strong> domain only</p>\n</li>\n<li>\ n<p>All development must be completed <strong>before the Finale</strong></ p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>No development or coding time</strong> will be provided on the Final Presentation Day (12 January 2026)</p>\n</li>\n</ul >\n<hr>\n<h2>Domain 1: Civic / Governance Tech</h2>\n<h3>Tech-Enabled Cast e Census Management System</h3>\n<p>How can technology be used to design a secure\, scalable\, and transparent system for the collection\, verificat ion\, processing\, and analysis of caste census data while ensuring accura cy\, privacy\, inclusivity\, and real-time policy insights?</p>\n<h3>Smart Parking Capacity Enforcement for Municipal Corporations</h3>\n<p>How can a real-time\, tamper-proof system be developed to monitor parking capacity \, prevent over-parking by contractors\, ensure contractual compliance\, r educe congestion\, and improve accountability for bodies like MCD?</p>\n<h 3>HRMS Platform for Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)</h3>\n<p>How can a unified HRMS be designed to manage recruitment\, attendance\, transfers\ , payroll\, performance tracking\, grievance redressal\, and inter-departm ent coordination across thousands of municipal employees?</p>\n<h3>Mapping Water-Logging Hotspots of Delhi</h3>\n<p>Delhi faces recurring monsoon wa ter-logging causing traffic disruption and infrastructure damage. Design a data-driven solution using GIS\, historical rainfall\, drainage data\, an d predictive analytics to map hotspots and assess ward- or zone-level prep aredness.</p>\n<h3>Ward-Wise Pollution Action Dashboard</h3>\n<p>Design a dashboard that:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Displays real-time or near real-time w ard-wise pollution status</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Identifies major pollution sources</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Provides actionable mitigation and policy rec ommendations</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Is useful for both citizens and governme nt authorities</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Domain 2: One Nation One Elect ion</h2>\n<h3>Election Synchronization Feasibility &amp\; Impact Simulator </h3>\n<p>How can a data-driven simulation tool analyze the constitutional \, administrative\, financial\, and governance impact of implementing One Nation One Election across states and local bodies?</p>\n<h3>Voter Awarene ss &amp\; Misinformation Control Platform</h3>\n<p>How can technology educ ate voters\, counter misinformation\, and improve public understanding of One Nation One Election while maintaining political neutrality and democra tic values?</p>\n<h3>Unified Electoral Roll &amp\; Voter Mobility System</ h3>\n<p>How can a secure\, interoperable system synchronize voter data acr oss states\, reduce duplication\, enable voter mobility\, and ensure accur acy during large-scale synchronized elections?</p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Domain 3: Ar tificial Intelligence (Cross-Sector)</h2>\n<h3>AI for Public Fraud &amp\; Anomaly Detection</h3>\n<p>How can ML systems detect fraud\, irregularitie s\, and anomalies in government spending\, procurement\, welfare delivery\ , and contracts?</p>\n<h3>AI-Based Talking Agent</h3>\n<p>Develop an AI-in tegrated voice calling agent capable of handling inbound and outbound call s for organizations\, companies\, or government bodies.</p>\n<h3>AI System to Detect Intentional Railway Track Tampering</h3>\n<p>Use sensors\, vibr ation data\, CCTV\, and drone feeds to distinguish normal vs abnormal trac k behavior and generate real-time tampering alerts.</p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Open In novation Domain (Please Read Carefully)</h2>\n<p>Under Open Innovation\, p articipants may submit AI and Civic Tech solutions that enhance governance \, transparency\, and citizen participation. Solutions aligned with One Na tion One Election should focus on improving election planning\, coordinati on\, efficiency\, and public trust through simple\, scalable technology.</ p>\n<p>Any Open Innovation submission will be reviewed by the Organizing C ommittee and may be categorized under <strong>Civic / Governance Tech</str ong>\, <strong>Artificial Intelligence</strong>\, or <strong>One Nation On e Election</strong>.<br>The Organizing Committee&rsquo\;s decision on doma in classification shall be <strong>final and binding</strong>.</p>\n<hr>\n <h2>Round 1: Online Screening (Mandatory)</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>A time-boun d\, single-attempt online quiz will be conducted on an external platform</ p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Every team member must attempt the quiz indivi dually</strong></p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Failure of even one member to attempt the quiz will result in <strong>team disqualification</strong></p>\n</li> \n<li>\n<p>Teams must submit a basic PPT<br><em>(H4D_TeamName_LeaderName_T rackName.ppt/.pdf)</em> outlining the idea\, approach\, and expected impac t</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Non-compliant submissions may be rejected</p>\n</li >\n<li>\n<p>Shortlisting will be based on combined quiz and PPT performanc e</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Final Round</h2>\n<p><strong>12 January 202 6 | Civic Centre\, New Delhi</strong></p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Shortlisted team s will present <strong>live demos</strong> of their prototypes</p>\n</li>\ n<li>\n<p>Final evaluation by the jury followed by winner announcements pe r track</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>No development or build time will be provided on the finale day</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Rules</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p >Projects must be original and developed specifically for Hack4Delhi</p>\n </li>\n<li>\n<p>Previously submitted\, published\, or commercially deploye d projects should be avoided</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Open-source tools and da tasets are allowed</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Plagiarism will lead to disqualifi cation</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Professional conduct is mandatory</p>\n</li>\n <li>\n<p>Jury decisions are final</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Organizers reserve the right to modify rules in exceptional circumstances with due notice</p> \n</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Additional Information</h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Trav el and accommodation for the finale are the responsibility of participants </p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Participation certificates will be provided to teams that successfully complete Round 1</p>\n</li>\n</ul>\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Fr om Ideas to Implementation</strong><br><strong>Pitch Directly to the Gover nment. Build for the Nation.</strong></p>\n<p><strong>Advancing Technology for Humanity</strong></p> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR