WHAT EXACTLY IS THE 12TH FIVE YEAR PLAN?

The 12th Plan sets the vision for the next five years of growth. It is a document which advises the Government (Centre and State) on initiatives which will improve all walks of life. From education to environment and from water to space, you name it we have it in the Plan.

WHAT IS THE HACKATHON?

It is a two-day event. Join your supreme innovative skills with your knowledge of the 12th Five Year Plan and create visualizations, short films or applications which will blow us away. You’re welcome to submit more than one entry in any category or in multiple categories.

In the first two categories (visualizations and short films) you will need to visualize the benefits of the Plan and communicate the benefit.

In the third category (web/mobile apps/edutainment games) you may create apps which will support the initiatives outlined in the Plan or educate about the focus area of the plan.

Here are a few examples:

Category: Visualizations

Here are some examples of what infographics could look like. Here is an example of the infographic on Wildlife (Tigers in India).



Category: Short Films

The following videos are good examples of what a short film may be like. You may look at them as references for your own video attempt. Some short films for as a references S.no. Title of Film Links 1 KshayaRog: NayeeDavayen, NayeeChunatiyanNayeeAshayen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leikMlsSKS0 2 Journey http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kHVy9IyzOs 3 The Need of New Drugs for TB: The Loss http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JOnW1289q4 4 Vedanta Creating Happiness Ad Film TVC http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWOwat5FO00 5 Beyond the Yellow Boat https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4050772595396&set=vb.390332947672289&type=2&theater

Category: Mobile Applications

As examples of applications (web/mobile), you may take a look at the Mobile Government Channel, which is the extension of eGovernment to mobile platforms here http://mgov.gov.in

Disclaimer - "(only examples, not to be considered as endorsements)"

WHAT SECTORS SHOULD WE FOCUS ON?

Macroeconomic Framework

Agriculture and Rural Development

Education and Skill Development

Energy

Environment

Health

Urban Development

You can get more information about these sectors at http://planningcommission.gov.in/hackathon/

WHO IS ORGANIZING THIS HACKATHON?

The Hackathon is being organized by the National Innovation Council and Planning Commission in collaboration with partners.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN THIS EVENT?

Anyone can! Maximum number of participants per team is 4. We suggest you form teams with people from different professional and educational backgrounds such as students, professionals, public servants etc.

CAN I SUBMIT MORE THAN ONE ENTRY?

Yes, you can submit more than one entry in any or multiple categories.

CAN I BE IN MORE THAN ONE TEAM?

No, you can participate in this event only in one team.

CAN I PARTICIPATE ONLINE AS WELL AS ON LOCATION?

No, you can either participate online or at a location.

I DON’T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE PLAN. HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE?

You will be provided good sources of information to quickly grasp the contents and the vision of the plan. Alternatively, you could post your query on the FB Hackathon discussion page (https://www.facebook.com/events/429077687178738/) and we will respond.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OUR TRAVEL EXPENSES?

Unfortunately, we cannot reimburse you for your travel or any other expenses and that cost shall have to be borne by you.

CAN I SUBMIT ALREADY DEVELOPED WORK AS AN ENTRY?

No. Previously developed content is not permitted.

CAN I REGISTER ON THE SPOT?

No. Registrations close midnight 4th April.

HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?

The participants to do the following

Register on our website (Registration process and details given separately in the “Resources” section). Registrations close at midnight 4th April. Read through the ‘Resources’ section thoroughly. You may also post any queries on our FB Event page ( https://www.facebook.com/events/429077687178738/ ). Reach the centres by 10:00 a.m. Bring your laptops, stationary and any electronic equipment such as video equipment, camera etc. required to complete your project. Bring a copy of your confirmation email containing your Team-ID without which you will not be allowed to participate in the event. In case you haven’t received the confirmation mail, please contact the Hackathon team at hacktheplan[at]gmail[dot]com with relevant details.

WHAT IF I CANNOT MAKE IT TO THE CENTRE?

In case you cannot make it, you will forfeit your participation in the event. So, don’t miss it.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO MY SUBMISSION AFTER THE EVENT?

All valid submissions (deemed valid by the panel of judges) will be made available online on www.data.gov.in post the event.

All visualizations/short film submissions will be made available under the Creative Commons CC BY-SA. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions page for more details.

All apps (mobile/web based and edutainment) will be made available under the GNU General Public License. Please refer to the Terms and Conditions page for more details.

WHAT ARE THE PRIZES?

Please refer to the “Prizes to be won” page.

WHERE IS THIS EVENT BEING ORGANIZED?

WHERE CAN WE FIND FOOD AND BEVERAGES?

Tea, Coffee and Water are available for sale at the venue and the canteens/food stalls/cafés in and around the institute will be open during the entire duration of the event.

WHERE WILL I STAY DURING THE EVENT?

The purpose of this Hackathon is to let your creative juices flow through the rigorous 31 hour event. Hence, no formal accommodation is being provided at the centres. Feel free to use our comfortable tables and chairs to create makeshift beds when you need them!

I AM AN ONLINE PARTICIPANT. WHERE CAN I ACCESS THE RESOURCES ABOUT THE PLAN?

All the resources are available online. Also, all sessions with experts on the Plan will be webcast live as per the schedule which will be shared on the 6th of April. Please refer to the “Agenda for the Event” page for more information.

WHEN IS THE EVENT?

The event is on the 6th and 7th of April, 2013. Please see the “Agenda for the Event” page for more information.

WHEN DO WE HAVE TO REPORT?

You need to report to the scene of your registered institute by 10:00a.m. on the 6th of April. Online participants please be at the ready by 10:45 a.m.

WHEN DOES THE EVENT BEGIN?

The event begins at 11:00 a.m. sharp

WHEN DOES IT GET OVER?

For the physical locations, the event ends with the Presentation Ceremony. For online participants, the event closes with the submission of entries at 01:00pm on the 7th. Winners among the online participants will be intimated a week after the event.

WHEN DO THE RESULTS GET ANNOUNCED?

At physical locations, the results will be announced at the end of the event. Please see “Agenda for the Event” for more details.

For online participants, the results will be announced a week after the competition is closed.

WHEN DOES THE ONLINE PARTICIPATION OPEN?

Online participation opens simultaneously with physical locations i.e. at 11:00 am on 6th April.

WHEN IS THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE?

The deadline for submission is 01:00 p.m. on the 7th of April, which is same for both physical location and online participants.

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN BE PART OF MY TEAM?

A maximum of 4 people can be on your team.

HOW WILL MY ENTRY BE JUDGED?

The participating teams at each location will make a 2/3-minute-presentation/pitch to a panel of judges between 02:00pm-05:00pm on the 7th of April. The judges will decide the winning entries in each category.

HOW WILL MY ENTRY BE JUDGED FOR ONLINE PARTICIPANTS?

Post the event, all entries will be judged separately and the winners will be intimated via email. The judging criteria for online participants will be the same as our physical locations.

HOW DO I REACH THE CENTRE?

For more information, see the “Location Info” page.

CAN I REGISTER ON THE SPOT?

You cannot register for the event on the spot. Please register online before Registration closes.

WILL THERE BE INTERNET CONNECTION AT THE LOCATION?

We are trying our best to give you good connectivity at our centers, however, you we advise you to make arrangements for going online.

HOW DO I SUBMIT MY ENTRIES?

Please see our “How to submit your entry” page for more information.