Centre provides funding to 28 innovators of ‘Tomato Grand Challenge’

The Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, in collaboration with Innovation Cell, Ministry of Education had initiated a hackathon titled Tomato Grand Challenge (TGC) by inviting innovative ideas at various levels of the tomato value chain. The Tomato Grand Challenge (TGC) launched on 30.06.2023 was met with enthusiastic response from students, research scholars, faculty members, industry individuals, start-ups and professionals.

A total of 1,376 ideas were received from innovators across India. After rigorous rounds of evaluation, 28 ideas have been provided funding for prototype development and mentorship, said Smt. Nidhi Khare, Secretary Department of Consumer Affairs while interacting with media persons here today.