National-Level Coding Competition for Children Announced in Nepal:

A national-level coding competition for children, titled "Discovery Education, Edutech Coding Competition 2024," is set to take place in Nepal. This event is organized by Discovery Education Network UK in partnership with Edutech, with Dursikshya, an IT training provider, serving as the training partner.

Target Audience

- Who can participate?
The competition is open to students from grades 2 to 9, aged 7 to 14 years. The event aims to enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills in young learners.

Key Organizers and Supporters

- Dursikshya will lead the training aspect of the competition.
- Supporting Organizations include NPCERT, the Center for Cyber Security Research and Innovation, Rotary Club of Yala, OneCover Pvt. Ltd., ICT Frame, Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal, and Tech Bloggers.

Participation Process

1. Project Proposal:
Interested students or groups must submit a project proposal online based on a given theme.

2. Training and Guidance:
Dursikshya’s trainers will conduct free webinars on the Discovery Education coding platform, guiding participants on how to develop their projects.

3. Project Submission:
After the training, participants must submit their completed projects online.

4. Final Competition:
Selected projects will advance to a physical event where participants will work under the guidance of mentors to refine their projects. The competition will culminate in the submission of the final projects based on a specific theme.

Rewards and Opportunities

- Certificates and Subscription:
All participants will receive a certificate of participation and a one-year free subscription to the Discovery Education platform.

- Prizes for Winners:
- First Prize: Tablet, NPR 50,000, and global exposure.
- Second Prize: NPR 25,000 and additional gifts.

- Further Opportunities:
The winner from Nepal will compete against Indian students, with a chance to be selected for a global competition organized by Discovery Education in the UK.

Competition Categories

- Grades 2 – 5: Block-based coding.
- Grades 6 – 9: Python coding.

Registration

- Deadline: September 6th.
- How to Register: Click here to register https://rb.gy/9175a1 .

Insights from Key Figures

- Krishna Pandey, CEO of Dursikshya:
Emphasized the development of computational thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills through the Discovery Education coding platform.

- Yalam Baidya, Chairman of Dursikshya:
Highlighted the importance of developing world-class skills and workforce through such competitions.

- Professor Dr. Suvurna Shakya, CSRI:
Mentioned the inspiration children will gain to solve problems using coding skills.

- Dr. Rajiv Subba, Advisor at NPCERT:
Stressed that competitions like these shape young minds and behaviors by empowering students with technical skills.

- Chiranjibi Adhikari, CEO of OneCover Pvt. Ltd.:
Expressed the potential of this competition to bring Nepal closer to technology, making it competitive in the digital world.

- Ritesh Ghimire, Founder of Nepal Tech Blogger Association:
Stated that the competition will foster technical skills and prepare students for the IT industry.

- Padam Raj Pant, Founder Director of Tech Entrepreneurs Association of Nepal:
Discussed the entrepreneurial mindset that will be developed from childhood through this competition.

- Dr. Dinesh Lal Shrestha, Rotary Club of Yala:
Added that the competition will reveal hidden talents and showcase 21st-century skills among Nepali youth.

For more details, visit [dursikshya.edu.np/coding-competition](https://dursikshya.edu.np/coding-competition). To register online, click here https://rb.gy/9175a1.