In recognition of its invaluable contributions towards faunal studies and biodiversity conservation spanning 111 years, the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) proposes to organize an innovative 111-hour long national-level hackathon that combines traditional knowledge systems with contemporary technological advancements. The objective of this novel hackathon is to integrate traditional wisdom with science to solve contemporary problems related to biodiversity conservation using innovations and policies. This hackathon is to be organized in all 16 Regional Centres of the ZSI.