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Creators & Innovation

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Presented by Prabhat Khabar & CyberPeace
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2026
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Overview
5th Edition

Creators & Innovation
Challenge

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The Creator & Innovation Challenge – A New Technology Hero Hunt is a first- of-its-kind intellectual property (IP) initiative designed to discover, engage, and celebrate emerging creators, innovators, and technology enthusiasts across Bihar and Jharkhand.


The initiative aims to position Prabhat Khabar as a progressive and future-ready mediabrand that actively promotes digital literacy, innovation, cyber awareness, and next-generation technologies among youth.


This large-scale, digital-first competition platform will invite participants to create and showcase impactful ideas, projects, and short-form video content around emergingtechnologies and digital transformation.
CCTNS Scheme had been conceptualized as a comprehensive and integrated system for enhancing the efficiency and effective policing at all levels and especially at the Police Station level in order to achieve the following key objectives:
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Creating Centralized Databases
Creating State and Central levels databases on crime and criminals starting from FIRs.
Sharing Real-time Information
Enable easy sharing of real-time information/ intelligence across police stations, districts and States.
Prevention
Improved investigation and crime prevention.
Citizen Portals
Improved service delivery to the public/ stakeholders through Citizen Portals.
The Campaign will combine
● Digital participation
● Mass media amplification
● On-ground engagement
● Recognition from industry and government leaders
The best creators and innovators will be recognized and felicitated at a prestigious Grand Finale event in the presence of eminent dignitaries, policymakers, technology experts, and media personalities.
Objectives
● Promote awareness around emerging technologies
● Encourage responsible and safe digital behavior
● Discover young innovators and creators from Tier 2 & Tier 3 cities
● Build a creator-led technology ecosystem in Bihar & Jharkhand
● Position Prabhat Khabar as a youth-centric innovation catalyst
● Encourage practical innovation and future-tech adoption
Activity Timeline
Day 1
30 Days
10 - 15 Days
5 Days
After 60 Days
of launch
Launch Campaign &
Announcement
Promotion & Entry
Collection
Jury & Evaluation
Shortlisting
Mentoring/Showcase 

Preparation
Grand Finale &
Award
Ceremony
Track 1
Nov 28th - Dec 31st 2024
Registration
September 26th,  2025

Content Creator Challenge on Emerging Technologies (Open Category)

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Open to influencers, students, digital creators, vloggers, educators, and tech enthusiasts,creating engaging short-form videos around:

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● Artificial Intelligence
● Robotics
● Future Technologies
● Digital Innovation
● Smart Gadgets
● Space & Science Innovation
● Automation Tools
● Cyber Awareness
● Tech for Society
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Judging Parameters
● Reach & Engagement
● Creativity & Originality
● Educational Value
● Social Impact
● Audience Interaction
Track 2
Jan 16th, 2025
Shortlisting
November 6th, 2025

AI Innovation & Cyber Safety Challenge

Theme: Securing The Nation’s Infrastructure
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Focused on spreading awareness about:


● Cyber Safety
● Online Fraud Prevention
● Responsible AI Usage
● Digital Ethics
● Fake News Awareness
● Safe Social Media Practices
● AI for Public Good
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Participants May Submit:
● Awareness videos
● AI-based projects
● Digital campaigns
● Innovative solutions for cyber safety
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Special Focus
In association with CyberPeace, this category will encourage responsible digital citizenshipand safe internet practices among youth.
Track 3
February 18th - 19th
Grand Finale -
36- Hour Prototype Development
December 15th, 2025

Drone Swarms & Future Mobility Innovation Challenge

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A dedicated category focused on advanced drone technologies and coordinated autonomous systems.
Participants can showcase:

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● Drone Swarm Demonstrations
● Autonomous Flight Coordination
● AI-enabled Drone Applications
● Disaster Management Solutions
● Agricultural Drone Innovations
● Surveillance & Security Applications
● Smart Logistics & Delivery Concepts
● Defense & Emergency Response Use Cases
Showcase Opportunities
● Drone Display Zones
● Technology Experience Booths
● Innovation Presentations
● Live Demonstration Arena
This category positions the event as a forward-looking platform aligned with India’s growing focus on:

● Drone Technology
● AI-led Automation
● Smart Mobility
● Digital India & Make in India initiatives
Expected Participants
● Engineering Students
● Drone Startups
● Robotics Clubs
● Innovation Labs
● Technical Institutions
● Independent Innovators
Phase 4
February 20th, 2025
Evaluation and Judging
February 20th, 2025

Evaluation and Judging

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Judging Criteria:
  • Innovation: Originality and creativity of the solution.
  • Impact: The solution’s potential to address the problem statement effectively.
  • Usability: User-friendliness and ease of implementation.
  • Technical Feasibility: How practically the solution can be implemented and scaled.
  • Presentation: Clarity and professionalism in explaining the prototype’s features and impact.
Judging Panel:
A panel of experts from cybersecurity, digital safety, and public safety fields will evaluate each prototype
Timeline
Evaluation and Judging
February 20th, 2025
Awards Ceremony
February 20th, 2025
Round 1 >
Round 2 >
All entries received will be shortlisted in the first round by a screening committee identified by NCRB & Cyber Peace Foundation.
The shortlisted entries from the first round, will be further evaluated in the final round by the Jury composed of experts from the field. The participants will be required to give a presentation (10 minutes) followed by Q&A (5mins). During this time, they will also be given the opportunity to share applications, investigative aids, videos, tools and proof of concept. The Jury will select best 3 entries as winners of Track 2 .
Activity Timeline
Rs 50,000
Rs 25,000
Rs 15,000
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
Additional Recognition
● Certificate of Excellence
● Trophy & Memento
● Featured Coverage in Prabhat Khabar
● Social Media Spotlight
Selected winning content/projects will also be featured across:
● Prabhat Khabar Print & Digital Platforms
● CyberPeace Social Media Channels
Grand Finale & Award Ceremony
Venue: Ranchi, Patna
The Grand Finale will be a prestigious, high-impact event celebrating creators, innovators,and technology leaders. The event will include:

● Award Ceremony
● Innovation Showcase
● Live Technology Demonstrations
● Creator Interactions
● Media Coverage
● Networking Sessions
Proposed Dignitaries & Guests
Government & Policy Leaders
● Hon’ble Chief Minister
● Hon’ble Governor
● Hon’ble Minister of State (MoS)
● Senior Officials from Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY)
● State IT & Education Department Representatives
● Digital India Mission Representatives
Industry & Technology Experts
● AI Experts
● Drone Technology Leaders
● Startup Founders
● Cyber Security Specialists
● Innovation Ecosystem Leaders
● Academia & Research Experts
Special Invitees
● Eminent Creators & Influencers
● Startup Ecosystem Leaders
● Educational Institutions
● Incubation Centers
● Industry Associations
Why this Matters:
The Creator & Innovation Challenge is not just a contest, it is a movement to identify and celebrate the next generation of technology leaders, innovators, and responsible digital creators from Bihar and Jharkhand.
This initiative will create:

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● Strong youth engagement
● Massive digital visibility
● Positive social impact
● Technology awareness at scale
● Long-term IP value for the brand
By combining media strength, innovation, and youth participation, Prabhat Khabar can establish a flagship annual property in the emerging technology and creator ecosystem.
Hall of Fame
In the CyberChallenge Hall of Fame,  we honour the achievements of top cybersecurity champions. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments and commitment to securing our nation's cyber infrastructure.

Explore the profiles of our winners from previous years.
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