National Visualization Challenge: India in 2047

The National Visualization Challenge 2024 is a competition highlighting how effectively visuals can explain complex ideas. This year's theme, "India in 2047," aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat, a vision to transform India into a developed nation by 2047 the 100th year of independence.

Objectives

1. Envision the Future: Create visualizations that project India's future in various domains by 2047.
2. Encourage Innovation: Foster new ideas and innovative approaches in varied fields.
3. Highlight Significance: Emphasize the crucial role of visualization in strategic planning and policy-making.
4. Recognize Excellence: Identify and reward outstanding contributions in visualizing India's future.

Sub Themes

Participants can submit their visualizations in the following categories:

1. Economic Growth: Visualize projections of India's economic landscape, including GDP growth, sectoral development, and monetary policies.
2. Technology and Innovation: Depict advancements in technology, digital infrastructure, and innovation ecosystems.
3. Demographics and Society: Illustrate changes in population dynamics, urbanization, education, and societal trends.
4. Environment and Sustainability: Present scenarios related to environmental conservation, climate change, and sustainable development practices.
5. Healthcare and Well-Being: Visualize the future of healthcare systems, public health initiatives, and overall well-being.
6. Infrastructure and Urban Development: Project the evolution of infrastructure, transportation networks, and smart cities.

Eligibility

The challenge is open to individuals and organizations from various sectors including academia, industry, government, and non-profits.

1. Category I: Students
2. Category II: Corporate/ Government/Non-Profit

Submission Guidelines

The competition is conducted in three phases. Participants are required to submit the following:

Phase I

1. A written essay with a word limit of 1000 words that emphasizes the anticipated changes in India by 2047 along one of the sub-themes mentioned above.

Phase II

1. Visualization: A high-quality image or interactive visualization representing "India in 2047."
2. Abstract: A brief visualization description, including data sources, methodology, and key insights.

Phase III

1. Grand Finale - Presentation (Offline/on-campus) of the visualized image in front of a jury. The duration for each participant is a maximum of ten minutes.

The winners are decided based on the marks scored in all three phases.

Prizes

Winners in each category will receive:

1. Cash Prize: Rs 50,000/- for the First Prize in each category.
2. Recognition: Certificates and trophies recognizing their achievement.

Timeline

1. Submission Start and End Dates:

• Phase I: November 5 – December 5, 2024,
• Phase II (Only for selected entries from Phase I): December 15, 2024 – Jan 5, 2025
• Phase III: Grand Finale on February 1, 2025

2. Winners Announcement:

• Phase I: December 15, 2024
• Phase II: January 15, 2025

3. Grand Finale & Award Ceremony:

• February 1, 2025

How to Enter

Participants can enter the challenge by submitting their entries through the official e–mail rcdt@rajagiri.edu along with proof of identity and proof of payment.

General Instructions

1. 1. 1. 1. Participants in both the category must submit their proof of identity (School or college ID card, employee ID card, letter from principal or head of institution, etc.)
         2. The essays must be in MS - Word format(.doc,.docx)
         3. The essay/ visualization image submitted must be original. Any usage of generative or other AI or any sort of plagiarism will attract disqualification of entries.

Join us in this exciting journey to visualize the future of India and showcase your vision on a national platform.

For more information, visit www.rajagiri.edu. You can also mail us at rcdt@rajagiri.edu