The government believes that more than 500 million people are currently using smartphones in India and three quarters of them are online.
Indians are also among those who download the most apps in the world. There are a lot of opportunities for Indian innovation and tech giants in this vast market.
Amrit Mahotsav App Innovation Challenge 2021 has been launched by the Central Government for Indian entrepreneurs and start-ups. According to government sources, this is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s idea of creating a new self-reliant India by 2022 and celebrating the 75th year of India’s independence as the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence. The Innovation Challenge launched today is a sequel to the Atmanirbhar App Innovation Challenge held in 2020, which helped identify 24 winning apps and 20 apps that met expectations.Also Read: UIDAI Update: Change your name gender other details on aadhaar using self service update portal
Options for the future
Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Shri Rajiv Chandrashekhar said that looking at the role of startups in creating innovative solutions for today and tomorrow, completely changing the traditional way of doing business and providing services The App Innovation Challenge named ‘Amrit Mahotsav App Innovation Challenge 2021’ is a well thought out scheme. He has expressed hope that startups, budding entrepreneurs and youth will be attracted to it and participate in this challenge in large numbers, and we will have solutions to many challenges.Also Read: EPFO rules are different regarding Employee Pension Scheme, account holders must pay attention
Smartphones owned by more than 50 crore people
The government believes that more than 500 million people are currently using smartphones in India and three quarters of them are online. Indians are also among those who download the most apps in the world. There is a plethora of opportunities for Indian innovation and tech giants in this vast market. In the last few years, many new apps have entered various sectors and have made their way into the markets whether it is in social media, messaging, marketing, transportation or in the field of catering.
The Amrit Mahotsav App Innovation Challenge also has a category on Culture and Heritage that will help identify those apps. This app can display the rich cultural heritage and traditions of India. According to the government, the identified categories will provide an opportunity to innovators and tech entrepreneurs to create such solutions. These are the visions seen by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on the role of Hackathons, Innovation Challenges and Startups to contribute to building a New India will be according to Also Read: Farmers will now be able to take a loan of Rs 1.60 lakh without guarantee, know how to take advantage
Will get many cash prizes
With incentives like various cash prizes and a place on the leader board, this innovation challenge strives to create such an ecosystem. Here Indian entrepreneurs and start-ups are encouraged to think, launch, build, develop and sustain such technological solutions. These people can serve not only the citizens of India but also the world.
The government wants to increase the self-reliant app launched last year in the name of Amrit Mahotsav. Last year, the government had selected 24 winners in 8 categories. Now 48 winners will be selected in 6 categories in Amrit Mahotsav. The winners will be given a winning amount of Rs 40 lakh in each category.Also Read: This plan of BSNL comes with daily 5 GB data and unlimited calling for 84 days, know the price
Amrut Mahotsav App Innovation Challenge 2021 has been launched in 16 categories including Culture & Heritage, Health, Education, Social Media, Emerging Technology, Skills, News, Sports, Entertainment, Office, Health & Nutrition, Agriculture, Business and retail, fintech, navigation and others. Each category can have multiple subcategories.
How to apply
The Innovation Challenge will be available at https://innovateindia.mygov.in/. The last date for submission of application is 30 September 2021. Applicants need to apply online by registering and logging on to MyGov portal – www.mygov.in to submit their proposals. For each category, a special judging committee with experts from the private sector and academia will evaluate the entries received. Selected apps will be rewarded and will also be displayed on the leader board for the information of the citizens. The government will also adopt the apps found suitable, and guide them to move forward and list them on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
