# Indian students can win up to Rs 5 lakh for space-tech ideas 2026-08-09T06:08:49+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The government has launched a challenge inviting Indian students to submit space-tech ideas for cash prizes up to Rs 5 lakh. Topics include satellite connectivity, disaster response, IoT, cybersecurity, and rural digital access. NDTV reports the initiative aims to encourage young innovators to tackle real-world problems through space technology. Students can compete individually or in teams. The competition is open to school and college students across the country. Winners will receive prize money and potential support for developing their ideas further. ## Coverage - ndtv.com Tags: innovation, prize money, satellite connectivity, space technology, student competition Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/indian-students-can-win-up-to-rs-5-lakh-for-space-tech-ideas/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/indian-students-can-win-up-to-rs-5-lakh-for-space-tech-ideas/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.