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India Launches Web Browser Challenge for Tech Enthusiasts
India Launches Web Browser Challenge for Tech Enthusiasts
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India's MeitY has unveiled an open web browser challenge for tech enthusiasts and developers to create an indigenous web browser with cutting-edge functions, enhanced security and data privacy protection feature
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India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has unveiled an open web browser challenge for tech enthusiasts and developers to create an indigenous web browser with cutting-edge functions, enhanced security and data privacy protection features. The Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC) kicked off on Wednesday for technology enthusiasts, innovators, and developers across the country. The program saw participation from more than 200 people from government departments, industry, startups and academia through online and offline modes, an official release stated.Elements including accessibility and user-friendliness, ensuring built-in support for individuals with diverse abilities, will all be evaluated.The scheme will see participants submit a proposal, with 18 to be shortlisted in the first round. The winner, first runner up and second runner-up will be named and the winner will be offered assistance to develop their browser "to next levels" – a term that has not been defined.A prize pool of $411,000 is on offer to participants, along with mentorship from India's National Internet Exchange (NIXI) and other experts.
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india launches web browser challenge for tech enthusiasts
india launches web browser challenge for tech enthusiasts
India Launches Web Browser Challenge for Tech Enthusiasts
Deexa Khanduri
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About 88% of the country's population currently browse using Google Chrome, while 3% use Opera Mini and only 2% Safari.
India's
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has unveiled an open web browser challenge for tech enthusiasts and developers to create an indigenous web browser with cutting-edge functions,
enhanced security and data privacy protection features.
The Indian Web Browser Development Challenge (IWBDC) kicked off on Wednesday for technology enthusiasts, innovators, and developers across the country.
The program saw participation from more than 200 people from government departments, industry, startups and academia through
online and offline modes, an official release stated.
Elements including accessibility and user-friendliness, ensuring built-in support for individuals with diverse abilities, will all be evaluated.
"Moreover, the browser envisions the ability to digitally sign documents using a crypto token, bolstering secure transactions and digital interaction," the government communique said.
The scheme will see participants submit a proposal, with 18 to be shortlisted in the first round. The winner, first runner up and second runner-up will be named and the winner will be offered assistance to develop their browser "to next levels" – a term that has not been defined.
A prize pool of $411,000 is on offer to participants, along with mentorship from India's National Internet Exchange (NIXI) and other experts.
