National Hackathon ‘SHIELD 1.0’ Begins at CDTI Jaipur to Strengthen Internal Security Through Innovation

Jaipur, December 2025 : A two-day national hackathon titled “SHIELD 1.0 – Smart Hackathon for Intelligence, Enforcement, Law and Defence” was formally inaugurated on Monday at the Central Detective Training Institute (CDTI), Jaipur. Being held on December 29 and 30, the event aims to find effective technology-driven solutions to contemporary challenges faced by intelligence and law enforcement agencies.

CDTI Director Dr. Amandeep Singh Kapoor said that the hackathon has brought together cyber experts, developers, and innovative students from across the country on a single platform. The event focuses on critical areas such as digital forensics, cybercrime prevention, artificial intelligence, and surveillance intelligence. Its objective is to develop advanced systems that can make India’s internal security and policing capabilities stronger and globally competitive.

The inaugural session was attended by Deputy Director of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), New Delhi, Prashun Gupta, as the chief guest. In his address, he highlighted the growing importance of data analytics and artificial intelligence in modern policing and law enforcement. He urged participants to design solutions that are not only technologically advanced but also practical for real-world implementation and ethically sound.

Welcoming the guests, CDTI Director Dr. Kapoor shared the concept behind SHIELD 1.0, stating that the primary aim of the hackathon is to transform the creative thinking of young minds into scalable models for the security and defence sectors. Special guests Dr. Meenakshi Tripathi from MNIT Jaipur and cyber expert Yogesh Rao also spoke on the importance of innovation and indigenous technological development.

Immediately after the inaugural ceremony, technical sessions and coding rounds commenced, with students from various institutions enthusiastically showcasing their skills. The two-day brainstorming exercise is expected to result in innovative technological models that will help bridge the gap between academic knowledge and the operational needs of security agencies, thereby making a meaningful contribution to national security.