Prizes up to Rs 50 lakh in GST analytics hackathon

Chandigarh/New Delhi, August 23

The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) is organising “GST Analytics Hackathon”, an initiative to drive innovation in tax compliance through predictive analytics.

The challenge invites Indian students, researchers and professionals from startups and companies to develop a predictive model for GST analytics framework. The hackathon would take place over 45 days from the start of registration to the final date for submission of developed prototypes.

The competition is open to Indian nationals affiliated with academic institutions or business organisations. Participants can compete for a total prize pool of Rs 50 lakh, which includes a first prize of Rs 25 lakh, second prize of Rs 12 lakh, third prize of Rs 7 lakh and consolation prizes worth Rs 1 lakh. Additionally, a special prize of Rs 5 lakh will be awarded to the best performing all-women team.