DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION From, To. ‘The Commissioner of Technical Education, |The Principals of Government, Directorate of Technical Education, Government Aided, Self Financing Chennai - 600 025. Engineering Colleges, Polytechnic Colleges and Special Institutions. Letter No. 40117/Y2/2023, dat 10.2023 ‘Sir / Madam, Sub: {Technical Education - Naan Mudhalvan Niral Thiruvizha "Hackathon” — Call for Problem statements ~ Instructions - Reg. |Ref: | Letter No. 3930/A1/2023~1, from Higher Education (A1) | Department dated : 09.10.2023. With reference to the letter cited above, it has been stated that Naan Mudhalvan Grand Innovation & Skilling Challenge - Niral Thiruvizha (Hackathon) 2023 was launched by Hon'ble Chief Minister on 07.08.2023. It will be an annual event for collage students organised at state level through seven regions and 38 districts. The objective of this event is to trigger an innovation mind set among the student community which is in turn will develop the skills of the students across various sectors. The Hackathon will revolve around 10 themes that encompass a wide range of challenges faced by Tamil Nadu Government Departments. These themes include but not restricted to Agritech & Food Technology Clean & Green Technology Waste Management Water & Soil Conservation Education 4.0 * Renewable & Sustainable Energy * Smart Town / City © Rural Development © Smart Vehicles Heritage & Culture. eee Any other necessary problem statement specific to Districts / Departments/ Colleges can also be given. In this regard, Principals are requested to instruct the official concern and field officials to prepare the problem statements based on the existing challenges whichare to be addressed using technology and register those problem statements in portal https://niralthiruvizhanaanmudhalvan.in/ to seek innovative solutions from student ‘community. Further, the letter in the reference is attached herewith. Enclas above. fa} pars for Commissioner of Technical Education RowHigher Education (A1) Department, ‘Secretariat, Chennai-9. From Thiru.A Karthik, LAS., Principal Secretary to Government. To \ The Commissioner, Tamil Nadu Archives and Histrocial Research, Chentia The Director of Technical Education, Chennai - 25. (w.e). The Director of Collegiate Education, Chennai - 15. (w.e) The Registrars of ali Universities under the aegis of Higher Education Department (w.e) Sir/Madam, ‘Sub: Naan Mudhalvan Niral Thiruvizha ‘Hackathon" - Call for Problem Statements in Districts. and Government Departments ~ Instructions - Regarding. f Ref: From the Additional Chief Secretary / Secretary-I to Chief “9 Minister, D.O. Letter No.51/ACS/CMO/23, dated 11.09.2023. | am directed to invite attention to the reference cited, wherein it has been (evRited that Naan Mudhalvan Grand Innovation & Skilling Challenge — Niral Thiruvizha (Q(X (Hackathon) ~ 2023 was launched by Hon'ble Chief Minister on 07.08.2023, It will be ‘NV annual Event for College students organized at State level through seven regions and 38 Districts. The objective of this event is to trigger an innovation mindset among the student community which in tum will develop the skills of our students across various sectors. 2. Since, final year projects are mandated for all technical courses, the vision of Niral Thiruvizha is to kindle the innovative minds of our students to address the wy persisting issues and real time problerns with technology enabled solutions which will \y improve quality of life. 3. Students can choose any of the listed problem statements to carry out their final semester projects. IIT (Madras), Startup TN, Guidance Tamil Nadu will be our partners in this process. Themes:- The hackathon will revolve around 10 carefully selected themes that encompass a wide range of challenges faced by Tamil Nadu Government Department. ‘These themes inciude but not restricted to ;i. Agritech & Food Technology ii, Clean & Green Technology il, Waste Management iv. Water & Soil Conservation Education 4.0 Renewable & Sustainable Energy. ‘Smart Town/City Rural Development ix. Smart Vehicies x, Heritage & Culture Any other Necessary Problem Statement specific to districts can also be given. Problem Statement Collection Problem statements will be collected from the following sources’ i, Government Departments: Collaborations _ with various. Government Departments will ensure inclusion of challenges directly affecting citizens’ lives. li. District Administration: inputs from district-level administrators will highlight localized issues that require attention and innovation. ji, Private Industries: Engaging with private industries will shed light on challenges faced by businesses and industries in the state. Benefits for Participants: i. Opportunity to work on reatworld challenges directly sourced from stakeholders. ii, Hands-on experience in developing and refining innovative solutions. ili, Mentorship and guidance from industry experts. Wv. Recognition, prizes, and potential opportunities for further development and funding. 4. 1am to request you to instruct the official concerned and field officials in your office to prepare the problem statements based on the existing challenges which are to be addressed using technology and register those problem statements in portal https:/niralthiruvizha.naanmudhalvan.inf to seek innovative solutions from student community Yours faithfully, A ypans Gi0.102> fgr Principal Secretary to Government. |Ea FHeGchign Naan Mudhalvan Niral Thiruvizha (Hackathon) Website User ManualWelcome to the Niral Thiruvizha (Hackathon) website! This user manual is designed to guide you through the process of participating in the hackathon competition. Niral Thiruvizha is excited to provide you with the opportunity to showcase your skills and tackle real-world problems through this hackathon. Follow the steps below to make the most of your participation. 1, Introduction Purpose of the Website ‘The Niral Thiruvizha Hackathon website is your gateway to participating in an. exciting hackathon competition. This event aims to bring together talented individuals who are passionate about solving real-world challenges through innovation and technology. About Niral Thiruvizha Hackathon The Niral Thiruvizha Hackathon is an integral part of the larger festival. It offers participants the opportunity to showcase their problem-solving abilities by working on real problems presented by various organizations and industries. 2. Accessing the Website Navigating to the Hackathon Page 1, Open your. web browser = and. = enter ~—stthe URL: (https://naanmudhalvan.gov.in),2. Once the website loads, locate and click on the "Hackathons" section. This will take you to the Niral Thiruvizha Hackathon page. Accessing Problem Statements 1, On the Hackathon page, find the "Problem Statement” section, usually located in the right corner of the page. A 2. Click on the "Problem Statement" link to view the challenges presented by various organizations.3. Part Signing Up and Creating a Login 1D pant Registration | | | | Lulocate the "Sign Up" or "Register" button on the Hackathon page and click on it. 2. Fill out the registration form with the required information, including your name, email address, and any other details requested, 3. Create a secure password for your account,4. Once you've filled in all the necessary information, submit the registration form. 4, Logging In Using Your Login Credentials 1. After successfully registering, navigate back to the Hackathon page. 2. Look for the "Signin" section and enter your email address and password, 3. Click the "Signin" button to access your participant dashboard. 5. Submitting Your Problem Statement Filling Out the Submission FormWriting the Problem Statement and Description 1, Select the specific problem statement you'd like to work on, 3. Provide a detailed description of your solution. Explain how your idea addresses the problem and why it's a valuable solution, 6. Confirmation Receiving a Confirmation Message 1. After successfully submitting your Problem Staternent, you will receive a confirmation message on the website. 2,Once the Problem Statement is Submitted, you will not be able to make changes.2, This message will acknowledge the receipt of your submission and provide any additional information you may need. © Your form has been sucessfully submitted. x Thank You Your registration has been successfully : ‘submitted, | Congratulations! You've successfully navigated the process of participating in i the Niral Thiruvizha Hackathon. We hope this user manual has been helpful in | guiding you through the various steps, from accessing the website to | submitting your solution. Best of luck with the hackathon and thank you for | being a part of this exciting event!