UGC Urges HEIs to Participate in CCTV Surveillance Security & Forensics Hackathon 2.0
A National Initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs to Strengthen Surveillance Innovation
New Delhi, June 27, 2025 —
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has officially invited all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) across India to actively participate in the CCTV Surveillance Security & Forensics Hackathon 2.0, a national-level initiative spearheaded by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
The announcement follows a formal communication from BPR&D (letter no. M-13014/1/2024-AD (Admin)-HQ BPRD-Part-1 dated 20th June 2025), regarding the launch of this hackathon designed to foster the development of cutting-edge surveillance technologies and forensic tools tailored to the operational and investigative needs of Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) across the nation.
Purpose and Scope of the Hackathon
The CCTV Surveillance Security & Forensics Hackathon 2.0 aims to promote indigenous, secure, scalable, and cost-effective CCTV-based solutions that can support the nation's internal security frameworks. This national challenge is open to:
- Students from academic institutions
- Faculty members and researchers
- Startups and R&D organizations working in surveillance and forensic technologies
The hackathon is envisioned as a platform to crowdsource innovative solutions that can be integrated into police and investigative operations, improving real-time monitoring, facial recognition, incident tracking, and forensic evidence processing.
Registration Deadline and Details
Interested participants must register by 28th June 2025 through the official portal:
🔗 https://www.cyberchallenge.in/bprd
Further information including:
- Problem statements
- Participation guidelines
- Evaluation process
can also be accessed through the above link. A comprehensive brochure detailing the initiative has been made available for ease of participation.
UGC's Call to Action
UGC Secretary Prof. Manish R. Joshi has urged all universities and colleges to:
- Promote the event through their websites, notice boards, and social media platforms
- Motivate faculty and students to participate in large numbers
This hackathon presents a timely opportunity to contribute to national security while gaining valuable experience in problem-solving and technological innovation.
🔍 UGC Notice: CCTV Surveillance Security & Forensics Hackathon 2.0 – Registration Open
UGC invites Higher Education Institutions to participate in the Ministry of Home Affairs’ CCTV Surveillance Security & Forensics Hackathon 2.0. Registration closes on 28th June 2025.
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