Sat Mar 08 16:16:47 UTC 2025: ## Rural and Urban Students Collaborate to Solve Real-World Problems at National Innovation Challenge

**Bengaluru, March 8, 2025** – eVidyaloka, a non-governmental organization focused on rural education in India, successfully concluded its 8th annual National Student Innovation Challenge (NSIC). The competition, held at the LTIMindtree campus in Hebbal, brought together students from grades six to eight, pairing those from rural and urban areas to tackle real-world community challenges.

Finalist teams presented innovative solutions to a panel of judges, showcasing projects aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative aims to bridge educational gaps and foster leadership skills among young participants.

Swapna Ramkumar, NSIC Programme Head at eVidyaloka, highlighted the inspiring nature of the event, emphasizing the students’ proactive approach to addressing community issues. Brinda Poornapragna, CEO of eVidyaloka, further emphasized the challenge’s goal of not only promoting creativity but also instilling a sense of responsibility and empowering the next generation of changemakers. The NSIC is viewed as a crucial step in driving social transformation through innovation.

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