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Bengaluru 2.0
A citizen collaboration movement with Government, Industries & Communities —
a platform that turns awareness into action on the issues that matter most to Bengaluru.
Bengaluru's Voice.Bengaluru's Change.
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What is Talkathon?
About Talkathon
Talkathon is a platform that turns public awareness into public participation. It brings people together to observe real problems around them, understand their impact, express their views and propose practical solutions through short videos and live conversations.
Unlike a conventional debate or speaking competition, Talkathon begins with reality on the ground. Participants identify an issue, capture what is actually happening, study why it matters and present ideas on how it can be improved.
Through expert juries, public engagement and a live finale, the most meaningful voices and solutions are brought into the spotlight and connected with government, industry, institutions, communities and other stakeholders who can help create change.
Talkathon is built on a simple belief: Awareness creates conversation. Conversation creates ideas. Ideas inspire action.
See the Problem. Speak Your Mind. Suggest a Solution. Inspire Change.
Every voice counts
This year's focus
Topics for this season.
Three battles Bengaluru must win. Pick yours.
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02Garbage
Clean City. Healthy Future.
03Food Safety
Safe Food. Stronger Lives.
Identify Real Problems
Issues Bengaluru lives with every single day.
Share Practical Solutions
Ideas that can actually be built and scaled.
Multiple Solutions on Table
Many voices, many answers — the best rise together.
Collaborate & Make It Happen
Citizens, industries and government deliver it together.
The format
Awareness into action.
Talkathon Bengaluru recognises not just participation, but the ideas, effort and voices that can make a difference. Winners will be recognised at both the Regional Rounds and Grand Finale.
₹0in cash prizes for each topic × participant segment
0award tracks — 3 topics × 6 segments
0winners recognised at the Grand Finale
Total cash prize pool₹7.20 Lakhs
With 3 Topics × 6 Segments = 18 Award Tracks, the Grand Finale will recognise 54 winners, along with medals and certificates.
Awards & recognition
Recognising voices. Rewarding ideas.
Regional Awards
For every topic within each participant segment, the top performers will be recognised:
1st Prize
2nd Prize
3rd Prize
Each regional winner receives
Winner's Medal
Certificate of Achievement
Level 2 · Grand Finale
Grand Finale Awards
The Best Voices of Bengaluru Take the Stage
Finalists from the Regional Rounds compete at the Talkathon Bengaluru Grand Finale across 3 Topics × 6 Participant Segments.
2nd Prize₹0
Silver MedalWinner Certificate
+ Cash Prize
+ Cash Prize
1st Prize₹0
Gold MedalWinner Certificate
+ Cash Prize
+ Cash Prize
3rd Prize₹0
Bronze MedalWinner Certificate
+ Cash Prize
+ Cash Prize
How Talkathon works
The journey of impact.
Seven stages over 3 to 4 months — from registration to real-world implementation with the Government.
1
Register
Registration & Orientation
Sign up in your category and get oriented on the format and focus topics.
2
Ideate
Ideation & Solution Development
Identify real problems in your region and develop practical solutions.
3
Selection
Selection
Entries are reviewed by expert juries and the best voices are selected for the live rounds.
4
Regionals
Regional Live Rounds
Level 1 — live reality-show events across all five regions.
5
Finale
Grand Finale
Level 2 — winners compete live, facilitated by Government Representatives (Ministers).
6
Handover
Solutions to Government
Winning solutions are presented to Government Departments.
The Talkathon promise
Why Participate
Automated application driven
A smooth, fully digital journey from sign-up to stage.
Expert jury from various sectors
Judged by leaders from industry, government and civil society.
Transparent evaluation
Clear criteria and open scoring at every stage.
Mentorship & guidance
Experts help you sharpen your problem and your solution.
Government validation & implementation
Winning solutions are validated and implemented for real change.