PANAJI: The Parrikar National Moot Court and Policy Hackathon 2024, organized by the Manohar Parrikar School of Law, Governance and Public Policy at Goa University, paid tribute to the former Chief Minister of Goa, Manohar Parrikar. Held on January 11 and 12, in collaboration with various educational institutions, the event aimed to embody Parrikar’s commitment to justice and innovation.
The two-day event, inaugurated by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, featured a Moot Court competition and a Policy Hackathon. Sixteen teams from across India participated in the Moot Court, with Christ (deemed to be University), Bangalore Central Campus emerging as the winners. The Policy Hackathon, engaging nine teams, saw Tata Institute of Social Sciences securing the top position.
The Moot Court provided students with a platform to showcase their legal skills, while the Policy Hackathon encouraged participants to explore theoretical frameworks and practical policy implementation. The competition bridged academic discourse with actionable solutions, fostering a mindset contributing to positive change in issues like the Mahadei River Water and Tiger Reserve
