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Number: 15
question: "Are there any specific environmental or social impact considerations that participants should take into account when designing their projects?"
answer: "YES! participants are encouraged to consider aligning their project proposal in line with the environmental and social impact while designing/ evolving their problem statement(s).
Note: Solutions that promote sustainability, resilience, inclusivity, and positive societal outcomes are often valued by the ‘Core Organizing/Evaluation Committee”. Please refer to “IIT Bombay FOSSEE GIS Mandates” on https://iot-gis-hackathon.fossee.in/ and the “United Nations Development Programme’s SDGs” on https://www.undp.org/sustainable-development-goals."
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