About 

• To promote a spirit of innovation in the country, especially among the youth, Smart India Hackathon was started in 2017.
• Smart India Hackathon is a nationwide initiative to provide students a platform to solve the pressing problems of society, organizations, and government. 
• It aims to inculcate the culture of product innovation, problem-solving, and out-of-the-box thinking among students.

Why in News?

• The 5th edition of Smart India Hackathon 2022 was conducted recently.

https://newsonair.gov.in/News?title=PM-Modi-to-address-grand-finale-of-Smart-India-Hackathon-2022-via-video-conferencing&id=446515