TLDR: The Data Security Council of India (DSCI), in collaboration with Kautilya School of Public Policy (KSPP), has announced the ‘National Policy Challenge 2025’ focusing on Generative AI. This initiative invites young minds from across India to propose innovative policy solutions for the evolving landscape of AI governance. The challenge offers significant cash prizes, internship opportunities, and national recognition, aiming to integrate diverse perspectives into India’s AI policy framework.
The Data Security Council of India (DSCI), an initiative of NASSCOM, has partnered with the Kautilya School of Public Policy (KSPP), under the aegis of GITAM (Deemed to be University), to launch the ‘National Policy Challenge 2025’. This pioneering competition is designed to engage undergraduate students, postgraduate students, PhD scholars, researchers, and young professionals from academic and policy institutions nationwide in crafting future policies for Generative AI. The announcement, made on October 15, 2025, emphasizes the critical need to reimagine policy in an era increasingly shaped by advanced artificial intelligence.
The challenge aims to provide a dynamic platform for participants to contribute to India’s policy approach to Generative AI and responsible technology governance. It seeks to harness the innovative thinking of young minds to address the complex ethical, social, and economic implications of generative AI technologies.
Competition Structure and Key Dates: The first round of the competition will be conducted virtually during the first week of November 2025. Following this, the final round is scheduled for November 22, 2025, and will take place at the Kautilya School of Public Policy in Hyderabad.
Eligibility and Team Formation: Participants must be undergraduate or postgraduate students, PhD scholars, researchers, or young professionals from academic and policy institutions across India. Teams are required to consist of 2 or 3 members, all from the same discipline (e.g., Law, Policy, Research, Technology, Economics) and the same institution and school. Interdisciplinary teams are not permitted, ensuring focused expertise within each submission.
Incentives for Participation: The ‘National Policy Challenge 2025’ offers compelling incentives to attract top talent:
Cash Prizes: A grand prize of ₹1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh Only) will be awarded to the winning team, along with the opportunity to showcase their ideas on a prestigious national platform.
Exclusive SCC Access: Top-performing teams will receive a complimentary 6-month subscription to SCC Online, India’s leading legal research and reference database.
Internship Opportunities: Participants can secure exclusive internships with prominent law firms and policy think tanks, gaining invaluable practical experience at the intersection of law, technology, and policy.
National Recognition: The challenge provides a unique opportunity to present innovative policy ideas before eminent policymakers, academics, and industry leaders, fostering national recognition for policy innovation.
Real-World Impact: Beyond accolades, participants will have the chance to directly influence and shape India’s future policy framework for Generative AI, contributing to responsible technological advancement.
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This initiative underscores India’s commitment to proactive governance in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, ensuring that future policies are robust, inclusive, and forward-thinking.
