<h1>Smart India Hackathon 2019: Thousands of Students to Develop Digital Solutions Across 49 Centers on March 2-3.</h1> The Smart India Hackathon 2019 Software edition Grand Finale, organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, is set for March 2-3, 2019, across 49 centers in India. Over 34,000 ideas will be evaluated, involving thousands of students who will develop digital solutions for challenges posed by industries and government departments. Launched in August 2018, the Hackathon aims to foster student creativity, support the Startup India initiative, and improve governance and quality of life. The event is organized in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, and other partners.