NEW DELHI: The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD) is organising a hackathon to encourage innovators, start-ups and research institutions to devise and develop indigenous, secure, scalable and cost-effective CCTV solutions tailored to the specific needs of different Indian law enforcement agencies (LEAs).
The curtain raiser event of the hackathon, being organised in association with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and CyberPeace Foundation , was held on May 9, 2025, in the presence of DG, BPRD; Director, NCRB; and the Inspector General (Modernisation) in BPRD. The hackathon furthers Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of creating a cyber-secure Bharat .
The ‘grand finale’ of the hackathon shall be held in the last week of June 2025, following which the top three entries will be awarded cash prizes.
The winning solutions achieved from the hackathon are expected to play a transformative role in enhancing transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in policing
BPR&D is playing a pivotal role in creating a cyber-secure Bharat with its technical expertise and experience. The aim of BPR&D is to foster home-grown technological solutions that not only meet operational requirements but also contribute significantly to national security and public safety.
Four problem statements have been released, focusing on key areas of CCTV innovation: development of secure and indigenous CCTV hardware and systems, integration of Artificial Intelligence and smart video analytics, strengthening cyber security across CCTV networks, and designing affordable and efficient surveillance solutions .
Besides the three cash rewards, five consolation prizes will go to select entries that demonstrate exceptional promise and creativity. The top entry will be given Rs 5-lakh monetary award with the second and third entries getting Rs 3 lakh and Rs 1 lakh respectively.
The winning solutions achieved from the hackathon are expected to play a transformative role in enhancing transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in policing, MHA said in a statement.
The curtain raiser event of the hackathon, being organised in association with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and CyberPeace Foundation , was held on May 9, 2025, in the presence of DG, BPRD; Director, NCRB; and the Inspector General (Modernisation) in BPRD. The hackathon furthers Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of creating a cyber-secure Bharat .
The ‘grand finale’ of the hackathon shall be held in the last week of June 2025, following which the top three entries will be awarded cash prizes.
The winning solutions achieved from the hackathon are expected to play a transformative role in enhancing transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in policing
BPR&D is playing a pivotal role in creating a cyber-secure Bharat with its technical expertise and experience. The aim of BPR&D is to foster home-grown technological solutions that not only meet operational requirements but also contribute significantly to national security and public safety.
Four problem statements have been released, focusing on key areas of CCTV innovation: development of secure and indigenous CCTV hardware and systems, integration of Artificial Intelligence and smart video analytics, strengthening cyber security across CCTV networks, and designing affordable and efficient surveillance solutions .
Besides the three cash rewards, five consolation prizes will go to select entries that demonstrate exceptional promise and creativity. The top entry will be given Rs 5-lakh monetary award with the second and third entries getting Rs 3 lakh and Rs 1 lakh respectively.
The winning solutions achieved from the hackathon are expected to play a transformative role in enhancing transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency in policing, MHA said in a statement.
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