CNN Central News & Network-ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: The Ministry of Education has opened registrations for the Seva First Innovation Challenge 2026, inviting students, educators, innovators and institutions to develop technology-driven solutions for public service and social impact. The challenge offers a total prize pool of ₹5.4 crore, making it a major national-level innovation initiative.
Registrations are currently open, with October 24, 2026, set as the deadline for submitting entries. Participants are expected to propose practical and scalable ideas that can address challenges related to public services, education, community development and other areas of national importance.
The initiative aims to encourage young innovators and educational institutions to use emerging technologies and creative problem-solving approaches to develop solutions with measurable social benefits. It also seeks to strengthen collaboration between students, teachers, institutions and the wider innovation ecosystem.
The challenge is expected to provide participants with an opportunity to showcase their ideas before a wider national platform while competing for financial awards from the ₹5.4 crore prize pool. Selected innovations could also gain visibility and opportunities for further development.
The Ministry of Education’s initiative comes amid increasing emphasis on innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-enabled solutions in education and public service. Interested participants should complete the registration process before the October 24 deadline and carefully check the official eligibility criteria, challenge themes and submission requirements before applying.
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