Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon 2025
Announced by:
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
- Launched by ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan
Innovation Partner:
- Hack2skill
Target Participants:
- Undergraduate students,Graduate students,Postgraduates,PhD scholars, Working professionals not eligible
Key Objective:
- Encourage youth to solve real-world space research and exploration problems
- Build innovative solutions for ISRO’s mission needs
- Promote space tech ecosystem in India
Nature of Challenge:
- 14 problem statements provided directly by ISRO
- Participants choose one challenge to work on
ISRO’s Vision Through Hackathon:
- Leverage India’s brightest minds to power next-gen innovations
- Bridge academic talent with practical space applications
Strengthen India’s position in space exploration and research
SWR’s Solar Energy Achievement – FY 2024–25
Key Highlights
- Savings: ₹4 crore saved in electricity bills
- Power Generated: 72 million units (MU)
- Growth: 18.1% increase from the previous year
- Aim: Supports Indian Railways’ goal to become 100% green by 2030
Coverage & Infrastructure
- Divisions involved: Hubballi, Bengaluru, Mysuru
- Locations covered:
- 148 Railway Stations,32 Service Buildings,141 Level Crossing Gates,22 Solar-powered pumps,Rooftop & ground-mounted solar at offices, quarters, running rooms
Division-wise Solar Capacity & Impact
🔹 Hubballi Division
- New addition: 487 kWp (FY 2024–25)
- Total installed capacity: 3,036 kWp
🔹 Bengaluru Division
- New additions:
- MEMU Shed Banaswadi – 85 kWp
- DRM Office
- Total capacity: 1,473 kWp
- Annual saving: ₹9.5 lakh
🔹 Mysuru Division
- Added: 55 kWp
- Total capacity: 887 kWp
Solar Implementation Models
- CAPEX Model:
OPEX Model (RESCO):
Suraksha Project – Suicide Prevention Initiative
Implemented By:
- NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences)
- In collaboration with:
- Government of Karnataka
- Himalaya Wellness Company
Objective:
- Build a community-based suicide prevention network
- Train ‘gatekeepers’ (community-level stakeholders) to:
- Identify early warning signs of suicide/self-harm
- Provide empathetic first-line support
- Refer individuals to mental health services
Targeted Gatekeepers:
- Police personnel
- Teachers
- Anganwadi workers
- Other frontline community workers
Latest Update – Bengaluru South District:
- Gatekeeper training started for Anganwadi workers
- Follows successful training of 700+ police personnel (previous month)
Key Statements:
- Anish V. Cherian, Additional Professor, Dept. of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS:
- Anganwadi workers are well-connected, trusted, and have close ties with families
- Positioned to identify distress early and provide help
- Shivakumar, Assistant Secretary, Ramanagara Zilla Panchayat:
- Emphasised community-led approach to suicide prevention
