IEP Chandigarh, February 3
The final round of the Hackathon on drug de-addiction, organised jointly by the Haryana Police and the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau and is scheduled for 4th February. The top 10 teams from across the country will participate, presenting prototypes and solutions related to drug de-addiction.
During the event, each team will have about 20 minutes to present their prototypes or solutions. A panel of experts has been assembled to evaluate the teams based on the set parameters and will also declare the results of the competition. Haryana Police will use the unique ideas from the first, second, and third-place teams in future de-addiction awareness efforts.
Director General of Police, Haryana, Sh. Shatrujeet Kapur, highlighted the importance of the hackathon in saving the youth from the clutches of drugs. The event, conducted through a digital platform, began on December 3 and attracted 3100 participants from colleges, universities, and other institutions nationwide. Out of these, the top 10 teams have been selected for the final round.
Police Commissioner, Panchkula, Sh. Sibash Kabiraj emphasised the power of digital media in conveying messages to the public. He stressed the need to utilise digital platforms alongside traditional methods to effectively spread the message of de-addiction.
Sh.Kabiraj stated that the ups and downs in the lives of youth often lead them astray towards issues like drug addiction. The hackathon aims to find innovative solutions, such as e-sports and gaming, to prevent youth from taking the wrong paths.
Kabiraj acknowledged the support of the organisation ‘Hack2Skills’ in organising the hackathon. He stated that the event provides a platform for innovative ideas to convey the message of de-addiction more effectively.
The hackathon showcased both non-technical and technology-based solutions, including online games and metaverse software, connecting more people to the campaign and inspiring them to stay away from drugs.
