Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and the Department of Electronics, IT, BT and Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka announced the winners of the national finals of the 24thedition of TCS Rural IT Quiz, held on November 30, 2023, as part of the Bengaluru Tech Summit.
The finalists also received scholarships from TCS. The awards were presented by Mr. Priyank Kharge Hon’ble Minister for IT &BT, Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Govt. of Karnataka who was the chief guest. Udit Pratap Singh from BSP Senior Secondary School, Bhilai Chhattisgarh won the national finals, while Vignesh Nauso Shetye from Dr. K.B. Hedgewar Vidyamandir, Bicholim Goa was the runner-up. The Winner and Runner-up were awarded educational scholarships of Rs 100,000 and Rs 50,000, respectively, by TCS. The finalists also received scholarships from TCS.
TCS, in partnership with the Karnataka Department of Electronics, IT, BT, and Science and Technology, has been organizing the Rural IT Quiz since 2000. The program aims to increase IT awareness among students in smaller towns and districts, reaching over 21 million students and being recognized by the Limca Book of Records.