Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Education Minister Urges Students to Innovate for World
Pralhad Joshi asked students to use their ideas to solve real-world problems.
He said young people should create solutions for India and for people everywhere.
He spoke at an innovation challenge in Bengaluru.
Students from schools, technical institutes, colleges and universities are taking part.
They are encouraged to notice problems such as wasted water, garbage and traffic.
Their ideas should make everyday life easier for ordinary people.
The best ideas may receive mentoring and help to become useful products or services.
Joshi also mentioned renewable energy and green hydrogen as important areas.
He said innovation will help India reach its goal of becoming a developed country by 2047.
Education Minister Pralhad Joshi urged young Indians to create solutions for both India and the world.
He addressed the Seva First Innovation Challenge at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru.
The challenge asks students to identify everyday problems and develop practical solutions for them.
Promising ideas may receive mentoring, incubation and support beyond the prototype stage.
Joshi highlighted innovation needs in water management, waste disposal, traffic, renewable energy and green hydrogen.
- Who
- Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi and students and young innovators participating in the Seva First Innovation Challenge.
- What
- Joshi urged young people to identify real-world problems and develop solutions for India and the wider world.
- When
- Friday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- The event was held at the Indian Institute of Science in Bengaluru.
- Why
- To encourage practical innovation that improves people's lives and helps address challenges such as waste, energy and traffic.
- Event
- Seva First Innovation Challenge
- Speaker
- Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi
- Venue
- Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
- Participants
- Students from schools, ITIs, polytechnics, colleges and universities
- Support
- Promising solutions may receive mentoring, incubation and pathways for real-world adoption
- Final round
- The final round will be held in Delhi
- South Zone institute
- The Indian Institute of Science will coordinate technical evaluation and mentorship across several southern regions