The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched 'Harit Manthan 2026', a national-level hackathon scheduled for April 17-18 in New Delhi. This initiative, in collaboration with the Udhmodya Foundation, aims to develop innovative solutions for urban biodiversity and green space management. DDA emphasizes the importance of Delhi's green spaces as critical public assets and calls upon student innovators to contribute practical, scalable solutions. The hackathon includes two tracks: a 'technology challenge' focusing on digital tools for monitoring green spaces and a 'policy challenge' aimed at improving governance frameworks for urban ecology. Participants from recognized universities can form teams of two to five members and will tackle six specific problem areas, including ecological performance measurement and community engagement. Selected teams may receive seed funding of up to ₹10 lakh (approximately $12,000 USD) and will benefit from a 12-month incubation program that includes mentorship and access to real-world testing opportunities. The event will conclude with final presentations on April 18, and results will be announced the same day, leading to an incubation phase lasting until March 2027.