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Innovating for Sustainability: Driving Smart Resource Conservation (Energy & Water) in Home Appliances (Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, Washing Machines and Desert Air Coolers)

Innovating for Sustainability: Driving Smart Resource Conservation (Energy & Water) in Home Appliances (Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, Washing Machines and Desert Air Coolers)

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Innovating for Sustainability: Driving Smart Resource Conservation (Energy & Water) in Home Appliances (Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, Washing Machines and Desert Air Coolers)

Innovating for Sustainability: Driving Smart Resource Conservation (Energy & Water) in Home Appliances (Refrigerators, Air Conditioners, Washing Machines and Desert Air Coolers)

1526

Student Innovation

Smart Education, a Concept that Describes learning in digital age.it enables learner to learn more effectively, efficently, flexibly and comfortably.

1527

Student Innovation

Disaster Management includes ideas related to risk mitigation and Planning before, after or Duration of Disaster.

1528

Student Innovation

Technology ideas in tertiary sectors like Hospitality, Financial Services, Entertainment and Retail.

1529

Student Innovation

Provide ideas in a decentralized and distributed ledger technology used to store digital information that powers cryptocurrencies and NFTs and can radically change multiple sectors

1530

Student Innovation

Innovative ideas that help manage and generate renewable /sustainable sources more efficiently.

1531

Student Innovation

A solution/idea that can boost the current situation of the tourism industries including hotels, travel and others.

1532

Student Innovation

Solutions could be in the form of waste segregation, disposal, and improve sanitization system.

1533

Student Innovation

There is a need to design drones and robots that can solve some of the pressing challenges of India such as handling medical emergencies, search and rescue operations, etc.

1534

Student Innovation

Submit your ideas to address the growing pressures on the city’s resources, transport networks, and logistic infrastructure

1535

Student Innovation

Creating intelligent devices to improve the commutation sector

1536

Student Innovation

Developing solutions, keeping in mind the need to enhance the primary sector of India - Agriculture and to manage and process our agriculture produce

1537

Student Innovation

Cutting-edge technology in these sectors continues to be in demand. Recent shifts in healthcare trends, growing populations also present an array of opportunities for innovation.

1538

Student Innovation

Ideas that showcase the rich cultural heritage and traditions of India

1539

Student Innovation

Ideas that can boost fitness activities and assist in keeping fit.

1540

Student Innovation

Ideas focused on the intelligent use of resources for transforming and advancements of technology with combining the artificial intelligence to explore more various sources and get valuable insights.

1541

Student Innovation

Challenges your creative minds to conceptualize and develop unique toys & games.

1542

Student Innovation

For use of travel or activities beyond earth's atmosphere, for purposes such as spaceflight or space exploration.

1543

Research and redesign a conventional aerospace component commonly found in air vehicles and utilize Fusion software to reimagine its design. Students can use Fusion Features such as Generative Design, Topology Optimization, Additive Build etc. The redesigned component should showcase innovation, enhanced functionality, and improved efficiency, all while being optimized for 3D printing.

The student's focus should be on using Fusion's additive manufacturing capabilities. They should aim to learn about additive manufacturing and its applications in aerospace design. This includes studying how to design aerospace components with considerations for structural integrity, and weight reduction. They should define project objectives and design constraints, and then utilize generative design tools in Fusion to explore and generate optimized designs. The student should evaluate these designs using simulation and analysis tools within Fusion. They should refine and iterate on the designs to further enhance performance. Finally, they should prototype and test the finalized design using appropriate 3D printing technologies. Teams choosing to submit idea for Autodesk’s problem statement are required to request their faculty (SIH SPOC) to fill this mandatory form. (https://forms.gle/SwfiFUDEiK73fVrx8) Fusion combines additive manufacturing (3D printing) capabilities with generative design features. It allows users to optimize designs for 3D printing, generate support structures, and explore numerous design options using algorithms. This integration enables the creation of complex and optimized parts using 3D printing technologies. Students and educators can click here to get FREE access to Fusion. (https://www.autodesk.com/education/edu-software/overview?sorting=featured&filters=individual) For Idea Submission: Each student team should submit Fusion public link of the Design and a PowerPoint presentation (5-7 Slides). Designs should be created using only Fusion and not copied or taken from any other source. For Grand Finale: Students must use Fusion to design and 3D print final design within the given time period and present the following to the jury members: PPT explaining the final project Public link of the design Rendered images Please note that the below marking criteria is only for Autodesk's this particular problem statement only: Design complexity and workability: 20 Design Optimization for 3D Printing (DFAM): 20 Innovative Design Features: 15 Use of Advanced Features in Fusion (Generative, Topology Optimization etc.): 30 Selection of AM Process & Materials: 15 Total marks: 100

1544

Students are supposed to use Fusion software to generate NC code with machine details & tool library for any industrial component. students should possess technical skills in areas such as CAD/CAM software, G-code programming, toolpath optimization, and machining fundamentals. Additionally, their project ideas should demonstrate a viable solution to a real-world problem, ensuring feasibility and practicality in implementation.

Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) is the use of software and computer-controlled machinery to automate a manufacturing process. Based on that definition, you need three components for a CAM system to function: Software that tells a machine how to make a product by generating toolpaths. Machinery that can turn raw material into a finished product. Post Processing converts toolpaths into a language machines can understand. From high-efficiency roughing with Adaptive Clearing to simplified control of multi-axis machines with Tool Orientation“ Teams choosing to submit idea for Autodesk’s problem statement are required to request their faculty (SIH SPOC) to fill this mandatory form. (https://forms.gle/SwfiFUDEiK73fVrx8) Autodesk Fusion makes it easy to program your CNC machine, fast. Manufacture with 2.5, 3, and multi axis milling, probing, turning, mill-turning, and profiling operations paired with a powerful post engine all included alongside professional design tools. Students and educators can click here to get FREE access to Fusion (https://www.autodesk.com/education/edu-software/overview?sorting=featured&filters=individual) For Idea Submission: Each student team should submit Fusion public link (toolpath included for Machining) of the Design and a PowerPoint presentation (5-7 Slides). Designs should be created using only Fusion and not copied or taken from any other source. For Grand Finale: Students must use Fusion to design and generate G code for the specific component within the given time period and present the following to the jury members: PPT explaining the final project Public link of the design G-code File Marking Criteria: Please note that this marking criteria is for Autodesk's this particular Problem Statement only Complexity of product (CAD): 10 Out-of-the-Box Thinking and Practicality: 20 Selection of Machine, Tools and Machining Process: 30 Machining Simulation: 20 G-code programming for CNC machine: 20 Total marks: 100

1545

Development of a non-electrical device for tracking the movement of the sun for movement of the solar panels, increasing their efficiency.

Background: Solar panels are most efficient when they are directly facing the sun. However, the sun’s position changes throughout the day and across seasons, which can reduce the amount of sunlight that fixed solar panels receive. Description: Traditional solar tracking systems often rely on electrical components and motors, which can be costly and require maintenance. A non-electrical tracking system offers a sustainable and low-maintenance alternative to enhance the efficiency of solar panels. Expected Solution: The problem statement is to develop a cost-effective, non-electrical device that can accurately track the sun’s movement and adjust the orientation of solar panels to maintain optimal exposure. This device should be reliable, easy to install, and capable of operating without external power sources.

1546

Development of innovative design for flushing systems in western toilet sheets which can be used for deployment in public toilets.

Background: Public toilets are essential for maintaining hygiene in urban areas, but they often face challenges such as high usage, maintenance issues, and water wastage. Description and Expected Solution: An innovative public toilet design is required so that maximum usable area gets cleans during the flushing and can be automated in a mechanized form (not electronic), so that after the usage, the flushing system gets activated automatically, and the whole usable area gets cleaned.

1547

Development of an alternative technology to check blockage of blood vessels (an alternative to conventional angiography.

Background: Angiography is a common medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels and detect blockages. Description: However, typically medical tests like radionuclide angiography involve the use of radioactive contrast agents, which can pose risks to patients, including radiation exposure and allergic reactions. There is a growing need for safer, non-invasive alternatives that can provide accurate diagnostics without these risks. Expected Solution: The problem statement is to develop a cost-effective, non-invasive technology that can accurately detect blockages in blood vessels without the use of radioactive materials. This technology should be suitable for widespread clinical use and provide reliable results comparable to conventional angiography.

1548

Development of a suction based low-cost flush (with less water usage) for deployment in rural areas.

Background: Access to proper sanitation facilities is a significant challenge in many rural areas. Traditional flush toilets require a substantial amount of water, which may not be readily available in these regions. Additionally, the cost and complexity of installing conventional plumbing systems can be prohibitive. Description: A suction-based flush system offers a potential solution by reducing water usage and simplifying installation and maintenance. Expected Solution: The problem statement is to develop a cost-effective, suction-based flush system that can be easily deployed in rural areas. The system should minimize water usage, be simple to install and maintain, and provide a hygienic and effective means of waste disposal.

1549

Development of chemical strip (non-electronic) for identification of high temperature exposure in transportation of medicines/vaccines/FMCG goods, to ensure its usability.

Background: The transportation of temperature-sensitive goods is a critical aspect of supply chain management. Medicines, vaccines, and certain FMCG products require strict temperature control to maintain their efficacy and safety. Description: Exposure to high temperatures can compromise these products, leading to potential health risks and financial losses. Traditional electronic temperature monitoring devices can be costly and may not be feasible for all types of shipments. Expected Solution: Problem statement is to develop a cost-effective, non-electronic chemical strip that changes colour or exhibits a visible change when exposed to temperatures above a certain threshold. This strip should be easy to use, reliable, and capable of providing a clear indication of temperature breaches during transportation.

1550

Development of portable device (non-contact device) for measurement of eye pressure in glaucoma patients for usage at home.

Background: Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide, and managing intraocular pressure (IOP) is crucial for preventing disease progression. Description: Traditional methods of measuring IOP, such as Goldmann applanation tonometry, require direct contact with the eye, topical anaesthesia, and skilled personnel, making them less accessible for regular monitoring. Non-contact methods, such as air-puff tonometry, offer a more convenient alternative but are often limited to clinical settings due to their size and cost. Expected Solution: Problem statement is to develop a cost-effective, portable, and non-contact device that can measure IOP accurately and reliably with safety. This device should be easy to use, and allowing patients to use at home.

1554

Smart Irrigation System for Precision Farming

Background: Water scarcity is a major challenge in agriculture, leading to inefficient water use and reduced crop yields. Traditional irrigation methods often result in overuse or underuse of water. Description: Develop a smart irrigation system that utilizes sensors and IoT technology to monitor soil moisture levels and weather conditions. This system will provide real-time data to farmers, enabling them to make informed decisions on irrigation scheduling, thus optimizing water usage and enhancing crop yield. Expected Solution: A smart irrigation module integrated with moisture sensors and a mobile application to provide farmers with timely irrigation alerts and recommendations based on real-time data.

1555

Create a Virtual Herbal Garden that provides an interactive, educational, and immersive experience to users, showcasing the diverse range of medicinal plants used in AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy).

Background: The AYUSH sector relies heavily on medicinal plants and herbs, which form the backbone of traditional healing practices. However, physical gardens that are not accessible to everyone. A Virtual Herbal Garden will bridge this gap by offering a digital platform where users can explore, learn, and understand the significance of various medicinal plants from the comfort of their homes. Description: Participants are tasked with developing a Virtual Herbal Garden that is engaging, informative, and user-friendly. This virtual garden should include: Interactive 3D Models: Realistic 3D models of medicinal plants that users can rotate, zoom, and explore from different angles. Detailed Information: Comprehensive details about each plant, including its botanical name, common names, habitat, medicinal uses, and methods of cultivation. Multimedia Integration: High-quality images, videos, and audio descriptions to enhance the learning experience. Search and Filter Options: Advanced search functionality to easily locate specific plants and filter them based on various criteria like medicinal uses, region, and type. Virtual Tours: Guided virtual tours highlighting specific themes, such as plants for digestive health, immunity, skin care, etc. User Interaction: Features that allow users to bookmark favourite plants, take notes, and share information on social media. Expected Outcome: The expected outcome is a comprehensive Virtual Herbal Garden that serves as a valuable educational tool for students, practitioners, and enthusiasts of the AYUSH sector. This platform should make the knowledge of medicinal plants accessible to a wider audience, promoting awareness and understanding of traditional herbal practices. It should be visually appealing, informative, and interactive, providing users with an immersive experience that combines technology with traditional knowledge.

1556

Develop a Smart Yoga Mat integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to support smart watch integration for tracking progress and provide curated yoga content by experts, while ensuring its affordability.

Background: Yoga has gained global recognition for its numerous health benefits, including physical fitness, mental well-being, and stress reduction. As part of India's ancient heritage, yoga is a key component of the AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) systems of medicine, promoting holistic health practices. In today's digital age, there is a growing demand for innovative solutions that combine traditional practices with modern technology. A smart yoga mat equipped with AI and smart watch integration presents an opportunity to enhance the yoga experience, making it more interactive, personalized, and accessible. Detailed Description: The objective of this challenge is to design and develop a Smart Yoga Mat that leverages AI capabilities to: Smart Watch Integration: Enable seamless connectivity with smart watches to track key metrics such as heart rate, calories burned, and workout duration. This integration should provide real-time feedback to users, helping them monitor their progress and adjust their practice accordingly. AI-Powered Guidance: Utilize AI algorithms to analyze user data from the smart watch and provide personalized recommendations for yoga routines. The Smart Yoga Mat should be capable of offering curated content, including instructional videos, audio guidance, and posture corrections based on individual performance metrics. Affordability: Ensure that the Smart Yoga Mat remains cost-effective without compromising on quality or functionality. This affordability factor is crucial for encouraging widespread adoption among AYUSH start-ups and yoga enthusiasts across India. Expected Outcome: Participants are expected to deliver a prototype of the Smart Yoga Mat that demonstrates: Seamless integration with smart watches for tracking yoga-related metrics. AI-driven capabilities for personalized yoga guidance and content recommendations. User-friendly interface and ergonomic design suitable for various yoga practices. Cost-effective manufacturing feasibility, suitable for AYUSH start-ups.

1557

Development of Tyre Maintenance and Operation App, including fitment of necessary IIoT related hardware in Dumpers

Tyre cost is one of the most important O&M cost in dumpers. In high capacity dumpers of CIL, the tyres are imported ones, and cost of such tyre is more than Rs. 25.00 lakhs each. Two aspects are equally crucial for tyre management in a mine – The first is the proper assessment of TKPH, and the second is proper maintenance of tyre pressure. Besides these two aspects, proper tyre performance analysis is also important. TKPH: Tonne-Kilometer-Per-Hour It is indicative of how much average load is carried by an individual tyre, for a given average speed condition, during an entire shift of operation. TKPH = (Mean load on tyre in tonne) x (AWSS in km/hour) Where, Mean Load is the average load in empty condition and loaded condition, and AWSS is the Average Speed during the Work Shift. Assessing the correct TKPH requirement by the user for a particular mining condition is the most important task. The user has to seek a particular TKPH tyre from the manufacturer. Manufacturer accordingly manufactures and supplies the same TKPH tyre to the user, by using suitable tread pattern and tyre compound in its factory. More is the TKPH, more heat-resistance the tyre will be. But if the TKPH is increased just to ensure heat-resistance, then it adversely affects the cut-resistance properties of the tyre. If operating TKPH is very very less than the designed TKPH of tyres, there will not be heat- failures, but cut-failures will increase. So, there should be a balance between the heat-resistance and cut-resistance properties, and proper assessment of TKPH is a must. Actions required: The payload monitoring system has already been installed in CIL’s dumpers, and the payload as well as operating speed per shift is being continuously recorded in the Vehicle’s Productivity and Health Monitoring System. By using suitable IoT application and suitable app, the payload and speed data may be directly transferred and analysed through the suitable app, so that correct value of TKPH assessment may be made directly through the mobile app. This assessed TKPH will be very helpful in procurement of suitable tyres for a particular geo mining condition. Tyre Pressure Proper tyre pressure is equally important for tyre life. Incorrect tyre pressure adversely affects the fuel economy, as well as the performance of other vital systems of the vehicle, apart from creating safety issues also. In a big mine, regular checking of tyre pressure for all the dumpers remain a daunting task, and involves lot of time and manpower resources. Expected Solution: Suitable Tyre Pressure Sensors along with data transfer mechanism need to be installed in the dumpers, which can be used in real-time capturing of tyre pressure of all tyres fitted in the dumper. So, first of all necessary IIoT system along with hardware need to be fitted in the dumper. Next, appropriate application may be developed, to transfer the real-time tyre pressure data through the Mobile App. The real-time tyre pressure data may also be simultaneously displayed to the operator with suitable alarm system in case of low tyre pressure. In case of low tyre pressure, suitable alerts may be incorporated for Mobile App user. If such a system through Mobile App is controlled effectively by Maintenance team, they may not require to check each and every tyre pressure physically, rather they can directly identify the tyres which need immediate attention. This will help in optimum utilization of the tyre maintenance resources, and avoiding unnecessary downtime. Tyre Performance Analysis Apart from the above two aspects of tyres maintenance and operation, the Mobile App may also keep tyre-wise, its fitment position-wise records to properly assess the tyre performance and reasons of failures including premature failures, if any. Such provisioning in the App will automatically compute the individual tyre life obtained in a particular mine; and if linked to costing, it will automatically compute the cost/working hour of tyres. Such analysis will go a long way in improving the tyre performance in CIL.

1558

Al-based automated defective exhibit identification system placed in a gallery.

Background: ln Science Museums/ Centres exhibits are mostly interactive in nature. Interactive exhibits are the lifeblood of science centers, but keeping them functioning smoothly can be a challenge. It poses the problem of regular maintenance. It has also been observed that defects remain unattended for long due to not being identified. It creates a genuine problem for the visitors' experience and sometimes they are not aware of the optimum result. Here lines the requirement for an automated defective exhibit identification system. Description: It is a real-life problem in big Museum/ Science Museum/Centres, where there is inadequacy of manpower. Following are the problems in a nutshell that arose due to unnoticed and undiagnosed defects of the exhibits. High Maintenance Needs: Unlike static displays, interactive elements have more moving parts, software, and technology that require regular upkeep to function properly these are considered as ""golden parameters of any particular Exhibits"". Theses parameters are to be kept functional to keep the exhibits in a running condition. Frustration for Visitors: Encountering a non-functional exhibit can be frustrating for visitors, especially children, who may not understand why it's not working. Missed Learning Opportunities: Broken/ non-functional exhibits prevent visitors from fully engaging with the science concepts they're designed to teach. Because of their complexity, malfunctions might not be immediately obvious to visitors or staff, leading to a broken experience. Also creates a bad impression for that particular gallery and ultimately to the science center or to Science Museums. Expected Solution: Now, with the emergence of artificial intelligence, it transpires that amalgamation of Al with automation may give efficient result to detect defective exhibits placed in the galleries and give the feedback to the concerned section for immediate repairing initiative and rectify the exhibits. Thus, aiming a flawless learning experience or edutainment in Science Museum or in Science Center.

1559

Develop a functional solution that demonstrates the hardware enabled root of trust.

1. Background. UIDAI has implemented app-based face authentication solution. This solution uses the support of the backend service to secure the captured image using PKI technology, so that it can be used by the authentication system. UIDAI intends to avoid this network call for encryption and implement an in-device solution to enable PKI implementation. 2. Problem Description. As part of the challenge, participating teams to develop a solution that is platform agnostic i.e applicable for both Android and IOS platforms, and will derive the root of trust from the hardware of the device. The key pair so generated with the help of hardware is to identify the device uniquely and must connect it with IMEI number or any such unique number of the mobile device. The solution must meet the following requirements:- 3. The proposed solution must meet the following objectives. 3.1 Feature Requirement. The solution must use hardware to generate a key pair to uniquely identify the device. The private key of the certificate par must remain in the hardware and must not be extractable. All encryption must be performed within the hardware enclave (i.e in hardware) to protect the private key. 3.2 The solution must support key lifecycle management i.e key expiry or revocation. 3.3 The solution must be completely offline i.e. should not use any backend component for implementation of the PKI security. 3.4 The solution must enable UIDAI to use RSA PKCS or OAEP encryption protocols. 4. Expected Solution. The expected outcome of this project is a functionalsolution that demonstrates the PKI encryption of blob data in the mobile device using a key pair that is linked to the device hardware.

1560

Rapid colorimetric and artificial intelligence-based methods for determining the microbial quality of raw milk, processed milk, and milk products

Background: Milk is perishable product, it requires immediate processing after few hours (2-4Hrs) of production, otherwise, bacterial load increases and milk gets deteriorate. At present Methytene Blue Dye Reduction Test, commonly known as MBRT test is used as a quick method to assess the microbiological quality of raw and pasteurized milk. This test is based on the fact that the blue colour of the dye solution added to the milk get decolourized when the oxygen present in the milk get exhausted due to microbial activity. The sooner the decolourization, more inferior is the bacteriological quality of milk assumed to be. This test is widely used at the dairy reception dock, processing units and milk chilling centres where it is followed as acceptance/rejection criteria for the raw and processed milk. Further, processed dairy products may also get spoiled in the supply chain for microbiological reasons. Description: The above mentioned MBRT has to be done under sterile conditions. Take 10 ml milk sample in sterile MBRT test tube. Add 1 ml MBRT dye solution (dye concentration 0.005%). Stopper the tubes with sterilized rubber stopper and carefully place them in a test tube stand dipped in a serological water bath maintained at 37t1oC. Record this time as the beginning of the incubation period. Decolourization is considered complete when only a faint blue ring (about 5mm) persists at the top. However, for processed dairy products, the enumeration of bacterial load is time-consuming and requires different methods. Expected solution: The above mentioned MBRT takes 4 to 6 Hours for completion of the test. Therefore, it is proposed to develop cost effective, rapid and portable method/Machine to deduct microbial load in Raw and Pasteurized Milk as compared to present Methylene blue reduction test (MBRT).Meanwhile, smart packaging tools such as freshness indicators could be a solution for processed dairy products.ln this context, artificial intelligence, machine vision, systems, etc. could be explored.

1561

Affordable, Sustainable, and User-friendly Solutions for Semen Dose Storage and Distribution

Background: lndia has emerged as leading milk producer country in the world, however productivity of dairy animals is very low. To improve the productivity of animals a major focus area is to breed these animals using semen from high genetic merit bulls through Artificial lnsemination (Al). Al enables farmers to access the best bull (male) genetics. Farmers can improve the production, health traits, fertility and longevity of their dairy cattle by using a balanced approach to breeding. Animal health is also improved through the use of Al. Description: For Al, the semen is inseminated into the female by placing a portion of it either in a collected or diluted form into the cervix or uterus by mechanical methods at the proper time and under most hygienic conditions. Ensuring the integrity of the cold chain from Semen Production centres to the farmer's destination, where semen is utilized for artificial insemination, is crucial for the effective functioning of the Al delivery system in lndia. Semen doses are currently stored and transported using liquid nitrogen and specialized containers. However, significant losses of liquid nitrogen occur during storage and transportation, leading to escalated costs for maintaining the cold chain. The cost of liquid nitrogen itself is an issue. Mishandling of liquid nitrogen poses potential health hazards. The bulky and heavy nature of liquid nitrogen storage containers necessitates considerable resou rces for transportation. Expected solution: . There is a need to explore and promote alternative, cost-effective, and long-lasting methods for the storage and transportation of semen doses . The design, material, type of insulation of storage containers can also help in cost effectiveness, reduction in losses, compactness and ease of carrying to facilitate efficient distribution.

1562

Solution for end-to-end tracking of dual use chemicals used in both legitimate industries and illicit drug production from point of manufacture to point of end use/export.

Background: Dual use precursor chemicals are substances that have legitimate industrial and commercial applications but can also be used in the illicit manufacture of drugs. For e.g. Opium is converted to Heroin using Acetic Anhydride and manufacturing of Methamphetamine is done using Ephedrine or Pseudoephedrine. Precursor chemicals are essential in various legal industries such as pharmaceuticals, agriculture, manufacturing etc., but their potential for misuse necessitates strict regulation and monitoring. Appreciating this, Government of India has put different levels of regulations on some of the precursor chemicals in India under the Regulation of Controlled Substances Order, 2013. 7 widely misused precursor chemicals are put under strictest of the controls, where in any firm dealing in any of these 7 chemicals are required to maintain records and file quarterly reports with jurisdictional NCB Zonal Unit. Any activity undertaken with respect to these chemicals like manufacture, possession, storage, sale, purchase, distribution, export, consumption etc are to be reported to NCB. Further, NCB also issues Unique Registration Number (URN) to the firms indulged in the said activities. If any individual or firm is found to be involved in any of the activities without a valid URN are punishable under the Narcotic Drugs and Controlled Substances Act, 1985. Description: It is observed that some of the firms with valid URN to be handling any of the 7 domestically controlled precursor chemical, divert the same from licit channel and traffic it for manufacturing of narcotic drugs or psychotropic substances. Further, the investigations conducted also reveal that the firms usually create documentation of the movement of precursor to a licit firm for a licit activity and divert the same for illicit activities. Therefore, there is a need for end-to-end tracking of the 7 domestically controlled precursor chemicals (controlled substances) Expected Solution: A hardware/software/chemical solution for end-to-end tracking of dual use chemicals used in both legitimate industries and illicit drug production from point of manufacture to point of end use/export

1563

Automatic Change detection in Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite images

Background: Synthetic Aperture Radar satellite images have the capability for night time imaging as well as imaging without being affected by clouds. Automatic change detection on such images have wider application for various use cases. Description: Change detection between two SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite images are straight forward if they are co-registered as the difference or ratio of corresponding pixels of the two images itself will give the change map. But such change maps will invariably have many natural changes as well like water body extent, flood extent, snow cover and forest cover changes etc. Our interest is to detect only man made changes and avoid natural changes. The solution can make use of Sentinel 1 SAR Open source satellite images and Google Earth Engine platform to access them. These images are co-registered by default. The GRD (Ground Range Detected) intensity image version of the Sentinel 1 SAR is to be used. Please note that images with same viewing geometry are better suited for change detection purposes. The solution should give the option for the user to vary the thresholds if any used for filtering change results. The change output should be in the form of polygons in a geographically referenced vector file. The solution should be scalable, means should be able to run on huge areas of interest and generate change alerts. The criteria for winning solution would be minimum false alarms with regard to man made changes. Expected Solution: A software based solution is expected that has a GUI to specify the area of interest for change detection and threshold controls to filter changes and output changes in the form of shapefiles/geojson with geographical references. It shall run above Google Earth Engine.

1564

Automatic Road Extraction and alert generation for new roads

Background: Department of Space has made available its medium resolution satellite images through Boonidhi portal. Resourcesat satellite images (LISS IV sensor) are useful to extract roads with width of 20 feet and above due to its resolution. Description Roads: are linear features on satellite images and quite clearly visible for human interpretation because of their linearity. Automated road extraction is required in view of very large volume of imagery available nowadays. The roads extracted must be saved to a GIS database. When there is a change or new road development compared to previous image of the same area, there should be an alert generated. Expected Solution: A software based solution is expected that has a GUI to specify the area of interest for road extraction and alerts generation. Output should be in the form of shapefiles with geographical references. It should make use of ISRO’s Boonidhi images. The alert should be sent to configured email ids.

1565

Target detection by optimizing Anomaly Detection in Hyperspectral Image Processing using AI/ML

Background: Hyperspectral imaging acquires images with very narrow continuous wavelength ranging from UV to LWIR which is beyond the visible spectrum. Using this continuous spectral information classification of diverse material of interest can be done accurately. The availability of huge information due to continuous spectral information improves data information content but causing challenges in processing of hyperspectral images. An unsupervised learning mechanism for detection of targets by optimizing Anomaly Detection in Hyperspectral Image Processing using AI/ML can be used for it. Description: The above problem statement envisages, that Hyperspectral data to be processed in such a way that to find spectrally distinct and most informative pixels in the data to identify anomalies in the data. Before processing of data, data correction methods, to improve interpretation of pixel spectra and better result to analyse data can be done. Different approaches for de-noising to remove noise from data, fusion approach through sharpening or pan sharpening can be implemented. The calibration of data using radiometric and atmospheric correction methods can be implemented to optimize the result. An anomaly detection model based on deep learning with best performance to be implemented to process hyperspectral data which can provide clear identification of anomalies in the data with sufficient spectral clarity. Subsequently, the same can be created as spectral signatures of the objects. A suitable target detection methodology for identifying target of interest is also to be developed. Expected Solution: A deep learning models for processing of hyperspectral data based on anomaly detection to be optimized that can be used for target detection in that data using available open source hyperspectral data of Hyperion, AVIRIS etc. to be developed.

1566

Enhancing body detection in CSSR Operations Using Advanced Technology

Background: During CSSR (Collapsed Structure Search and Rescue) operations, NDRF teams encounter challenges in identifying buried deceased bodies amidst rubble and debris. Traditional search methods are often time-consuming and labor-intensive, hampering the timely recovery of victims and increasing the risk of further casualties. Description: THe problem statement envisions the need for innovative technology to improve the detection and identification of buried deceased bodies during CSSR operations. Current methods such as manual probing, canine search, and acoustic sensing have limitations in accurately locating victims, especially in complex and hazardous environments. Expected Solution: An advanced technology solutions leveraging hardware and software innovations is required to enhance deceased body detection capabilities. This solution could involve the development of specialized sensors, imaging devices, or drones equipped with thermal imaging and ground-penetrating radar (GPR) technology. These tools would enable NDRF teams to scan debris piles and collapsed structures more efffectively, identifying buried bodies with greater accuracy and efficiency.

1567

Grey Water Management (GWM) - Designing low-cost testing kits capable of detecting bacterial, faecal, and microbial contaminants in groundwater.

Background and Description: In Grey Water Management, the appropriate technology interventions should be consistent with the broad principles of Reduce (i.e. Judicious use of fresh water which will result in less generation of a minimum quantity of grey water) Reuse (i.e. reuse of grey water for Kitchen garden, and treated water for irrigating crops, toilet flushing, vehicle washing etc.) and Recharge (i.e. adoption of technologies such as soakage pit and leach pit). Greywater Management is encouraged to be implemented as close to source as possible to reduce cost and complexity. Preferably, greywater should be managed at the household level, with community-level management as a secondary option, and management at the Drain End Point considered only as a last resort. Expected Solutions: a. Designing low-cost testing kits capable of detecting bacterial, faecal, and microbial contaminants in groundwater. b. Implementing technical solutions to mitigate water contamination, especially removal of contaminants, before discharge into rivers and lakes. C. Mechanism for treating grey water and black water together in densely populated areas preferably having low land implication.

1568

GOBARdhan - Simple control systems and/or instrumentation for small biogas plants that will allow better process control leading to effective digestion and improved yield of biogas.

Background and Description: In Bio slurry production at village level, we witnessed few challenges and issues accociated with handling, utilization and some common issues with bio-slurry are Pathogen Contamination Accumulation, Anaerobic, Conditions, Transport and Storage. Expected Solution: a. Simple control systems and/or instrumentation for small biogas plants that will allow better process control leading to effective digestion and improved yield of biogas b. Low-cost kits to measure nutrient content of F/L OM c. Low-Cost enrichment models for F/L OM (Fermented/Liquid Organic Manure)

1569

Personalized testing kits for testing Residual Chlorine level at delivery points

Background and Description: The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a flagship initiative of the Government of India aimed at ensuring safe and sustainable drinking water to all rural households in the country. An essential aspect of the mission's success is not only ensuring access to water but also guaranteering its quality. Residual chlorine/Silver ion levels indicate the efficacy of water disinfection, bacteriological contamination poses significant health risks. Existing methods for testing water quality at the household level often lack reliability, accessibility, and affordability. The main aim of the technology challenge is to develop three distinct personalised testing kits (For measuring Residual chlorine, residual silver ion and/or for Bacteriological contamination) that are cost-effective, easy to use, and could measure both residual chlorine levels and bacteriological contamination at the household level. Thse devices are intented to empower rural communities to conduct their own assessments of water quality, enabling prompt action to ensure safe drinking water. Expected Solutions: i. The device should be portable and accurate in detecting low levels of residual chlorine (As per BIS 10500: 2012, acceptable limit: 0.2 mg/liter), residual silver ions and/or bacteriological contamination (E. coli & Total coliform- As per BIS 10500: 2012, it shall not be detectable in any 100 ml of sample), ensuring reliable results comparable to laboratory-grade equipment. ii. The detected value indicates the level of chlorine/silver ion/bacteria (E.Coli) present in 100 ml water. The output of the test should be in digital mode; iii. The personalized testing kits should be affordable for rural households, easy to carry & use and requiring minimal training for operation by individuals. iv. The personalized testing kits should be robust and able to withstand harsh environmental conditions prevalent in rural India, suhc as temperature fulctuations and humidity. v. Quick turnaround time for obtaining results, allowing households to promptly assess water safety; vi. The personalized testing kits should easy to calibrate; vii. Low operation and maintenance; viii. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirments and standards for water quality testing in India; ix. The personalized testing kits should be charged by lithium (should work for minimum 24 hrs aftr getting fully charged) or another type of battery; x. Poses no risks to users or the environment during operation and disposal.

1570

Designing and development of a pressure transducer based equipment with a well cap for measurement of heads in autoflow wells

Autoflow wells tap aquifers in which groundwater occurs in pressurised condition. As a result of this water flows from such well automatically and pumping devices are not required. Such autoflow wells are observed mostly in the Terai region of India. As shown by the aquifer mapping studies, the extents of autoflow areas are shrinking in parts of Uttarakhand and elsewhere. Many private wells in these terrains are without any cap or tap and water flows continuously leading to huge groundwater losses. Further, measurement of head (water level) in these wells is a challenge as water flows automatically from these wells. Usually an additional pipe is attached above the ground level and the water level in such a pipes is measured manually. The proposal is to develop a device that can serve two purposes- i) it will work as a safe cap for the well with a tap for regulating water flow and ii) a pressure transducer based sensor that can sense the pressure and translate it in terms of height (in m) above ground level

1571

Drone-based Intelligent ET sensing system and irrigation water use accounting system for irrigation commands.

Background: The use of Earth Observation Satellite (EOS) technology for estimation of seasonal Actual Evapotranspiration (AET) of crops at various growth stages is well establishd. Due to low levels of water metering in irrigation, it is challenging to control theft from canals and unauthorized ground water extractions. Therefore, ET based technologies can enforce water accounting / auditing and thus enhance Water Use Efficiency (WUE). However, the EOS based ET technology has certain limitations i.e. low accuracy under cloudy conditions and low resolutions. Therefore, the drone-based ET systems can be used to bridge this data gap. Description: The idea is to estimate the actual water consumption by the crops (i.e. AET) in a targeted irrigated command area (ranging from 50 Ha to 5000 Ha) with the help of a drone based system. This system should have a portable drone control module along with an in-built Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI&ML) mechanism to work out AET and calibrate against the satellite-based ET inputs. Once integrated with cadastral maps, it should be tailored for individual farm level water control. Expected Solution: A drone fitted with suitable ET sensing system to bridge the data gaps/limitations from Satellite based ET system for calculation of Actual Evapotranspiration (AET) of different crops under survey. The AI&ML algorithm using historical data and satellite based inputs should be able to give various Key Performance Indicators (KPI) at farm level like (i) Type of Crop; (ii) Crop monitoring (seeding/sowing/harvest/ disease etc); (iii) Water Auditing/Water Accounting: (iv) Over irrigated vs under irrigated/Ground water use; etc. These KPI's can provide an insight of farmer irrigation decision-making; estimation of irrigation water use; farmer irrigation behavior heuristics and management practices, including the scheduling and efficiency of irrigation decisions. The software model can be polished over time in different irrigation commands to improve the accuracy and reliability of irrigation water use estimation. This will give a complete control of water use and agriculture productivity at field through remote sensing and help in increasing the Groundwater Level in critical unsafe areas.

1572

Design/Development of an efficient Energy Storage System (ESS) to integrate intermittent Renewable Energy sources and to support/stabilize the grid.

Background: The increasing adoption of renewable energy sources like solar and wind presents significant challenges due to their intermittent nature. This variability can strain the power grid, leading to inefficiencies and reliability issues. Traditional grid infrastructure is not designed to handle these fluctuations effectively, resulting in energy wastage and a reliance on fossil fuel-based backup power. Energy storage systems (ESS) offer a potential solution by storing excess energy generated during peak production periods and releasing it during times of high demand or low generation, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. Description: The task is to design an innovative and efficient energy storage system to integrate intermittent renewable energy sources and stabilize the grid. This requires addressing several key challenges: high costs, technological limitations, and regulatory barriers. Current ESS technologies, such as lithium-ion batteries, pumped hydro storage, and flow batteries, each have their own strengths and weaknesses. Innovative ideas need to be explored to reduce costs, enhance storage capacities, and improve the efficiency and lifespan of these technologies. Additionally, how to navigate and potentially reform regulatory frameworks to support the widespread adoption of ESS may also be explored. Expected Solution: Develop approaches to lower the initial and operational costs of ESS, potentially through new materials, manufacturing processes, or economies of scale. Identify or create advanced ESS technologies that offer higher efficiency, greater storage capacity, and longer operational lifespans. Suggest changes to policies and regulations that facilitate ESS integration, including safety standards, performance metrics, and grid interconnection protocols. Formulate strategies to engage key stakeholders, including policymakers, utility companies, and consumers, to build support for ESS deployment. Design small-scale pilot projects to test and refine their proposed solutions in real-world settings, gathering data to demonstrate effectiveness and scalability.

1573

Sustainable Utilization of 100% of Ash from Coal based Thermal Power Plants.

Background: Thermal power plants, that burn coal, produce a substantial amount of ash, including fly ash and bottom ash, as byproducts. The disposal of this ash presents significant environmental challenges, such as land degradation, groundwater contamination, and air pollution. Traditional disposal methods like landfilling or Ash dykes are not only unsustainable but also lead to challenges in ecological restoration. Despite the potential for beneficial use in various industries, a large portion of ash remains underutilized. Description: Current methods for managing and disposing of ash from power plants are inadequate and environmentally detrimental. The accumulation of ash in landfills poses serious environmental risks, including soil and water pollution. Additionally, these disposal methods fail to leverage the potential value of ash in other applications. There is a critical need to develop sustainable and economically viable solutions for repurposing this ash, transforming it from a waste product into a valuable resource. Expected Solutions: To address the problem of ash disposal and utilization, the following solutions can be explored: Construction Materials: Develop new type of material in which incorporating fly ash to enhance material properties and reduce the environmental footprint of construction activities. Soil Amendment and Agriculture: Investigate the use of ash as a soil conditioner to improve soil quality and support sustainable agricultural practices. Manufacturing Processes: Utilize ash in the production of ceramics, glass, and other industrial products, capitalizing on its chemical properties. Environmental Remediation: Explore the use of ash in environmental cleanup projects, such as neutralizing acidic soils or treating wastewater. Challenges to Address: Technical Feasibility: Develop processes that effectively utilize ash without compromising the quality and safety of the end products. Economic Viability: Ensure that the proposed solutions are cost-effective and competitive with traditional materials and methods. Regulatory Compliance: Navigate the regulatory landscape to ensure that the use of ash meets all environmental and safety standards. Market Acceptance: Gain acceptance from industries and consumers for products made with ash.

1574

Build a detailed concept for an industrial scale green hydrogen (> 50 TPD) production facility, with a levelized cost of hydrogen (LCOH) below $2 USD per kg.

Background: Green hydrogen, produced from renewable energy sources, offers a game-changing solution for decarbonization. Unlike its fossil fuel counterpart, green hydrogen emits no greenhouse gasses at the point of use, making it ideal for hard-to-electrify sectors like heavy industry, long-distance transport, and steel production. This clean fuel can power vehicles and industrial processes, slashing emissions and combating climate change. Furthermore, green hydrogen's potential for energy storage allows for a more balanced and resilient renewable energy grid. As we strive for a net-zero future, green hydrogen is a crucial tool for a cleaner and more sustainable tomorrow. Description: Green hydrogen's potential for clean energy is undeniable. However, its widespread adoption faces a significant roadblock: high levelized cost. This cost, encompassing production, storage, and transportation, makes green hydrogen less competitive compared to traditional fossil fuels. This disparity discourages industries from switching to green alternatives. Government incentives, technological advancements, and economies of scale are all crucial to bridge this cost gap. Only then can green hydrogen fulfil its promise as a transformative force in the fight against climate change. Expected Solution: The Project details should include definitive inputs on: Sizing of production capacity. Production technology, useful life, replacement costs etc. Proposed RTC-RE model (if production is through electrolysers). Proposed sourcing of Feedstock Expected plant CUF. Entire Financial Model with detailed breakup for CAPEX & OPEX. Storage technologies used (with compliance of safety standards) and their cost. Approaches used to lower levelized cost during project modelling. Policy and Regulatory support required. Scope for further cost optimisation through economies of scale.

1575

Developing innovative solution for efficient management of waste and conversion to valuable products, Waste to Energy- waste recycling

Background: Management of solid waste has been one of the key problem in most of the cities around the world. The failure is evident from burgeoning growth of landfill site into mountain of MSW. Waste management accounts for a comparatively very high share of national GHG emissions in several countries worldwide. Emissions of methane following the disposal of waste in landfill account for a large share of GHG emissions from waste management. Description: With increasing pressure of development and urbanization, the need for efficient municipal service delivery is also growing rapidly, which the municipal bodies are very often unable to cope with. This is true in case of solid waste disposal and management as well. The main objectives of solid waste management are to reduce the amount of waste that ends up in landfills, promote recycling, and minimize the negative effects of waste on the environment and human health Expected Solution: Developing Community based solution for collection and recycling of solid waste management for developing into Net Zero waste communities. Digital solution for tracking the waste generation to waste recycling giving the effective tracking mechanism to utilities to collect, account and manage waste. Developing local solution for recycling of waste by Torrefaction of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Pellets converting it into valuable product to get bioenergy Innovative solution for waste management to reduce LFG and Collecting and Treating Landfill Gas (LFG) and used as a renewable energy resource

1576

Reducing the carbon emissions from thermal plants, developing ways of Carbon capture and utilisation through value added products

Background: Coal is the most important and abundant fossil fuel in India. It accounts for 55% of the country's energy need. The country's industrial heritage was built upon indigenous coal. Our countries major production of Electricity is achieved through coal fired thermal power plant which is around 3/4th of the total power generation and also the biggest source of Carbon emission. India updated its NDC according to which the target: To reduce emissions intensity of its GDP has been enhanced to 45% by 2030 from 2005 level. India's also creating energy transition pathway to shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources to reduce the effects of climate change and promote sustainability. However, owning to energy security issue the role of coal cannot be ruled out in immediate future till various storage solution gets mature and become available at affordable cost. Description: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) is a promising technology that can help India meet its energy security and emission reduction goals. CCUS can be retrofitted to existing power and industrial plants, allowing for their continued operation. CCS was acknowledged as a solution for climate mitigation by IPCC. However, IPCC also noted that CCS has the highest cost and lowest possible contribution to net emission reduction in both energy and industry sectors. This problem is having potential opportunity for innovators, researchers and start-ups. In order to meet the 1.5°C goal, IPCC projects the need to have technical geological storage of about 1,000 GtCO2. However, the availability of geological storage is highly location dependent and there are several technological, economic, institutional, ecological-environmental and socio-cultural barriers to implementing CCS, according to IPCC. Expected Solution: Low cost solution with indigenous technology development for carbon capture and utilisation. Developing solution for storage and transport of carbon which is more sustainable ecologically and environmentally Converting CO2 into value-added products, creating economic value from waste products and contributing to the circular carbon economy, building construction materials, fuels & chemicals and carbon nano-materials.

1577

Development of co-electrolyzer : which would synthesize organic chemicals like methanol and inorganic chemicals like ammonia in a single stage.

Background: Decarbonization of chemical manufacturing is crucial for achieving Net Zero 2050. The transition towards carbon-neutral chemical production is challenging due to the fundamental reliance of the chemical sector on petrochemical feedstock. Electrolysis- based manufacturing, powered with renewables, is a rapidly evolving technology that might be capable of drastically reducing CO2 emissions from the chemical sector. Description: Co-electrolysis, also known as syntrolysis, is an alternative technology that uses electrolysis to convert renewable electricity into syngas for the co-production of methanol and ammonia. The process involves three main steps: 1. Hydrogen production: Using water electrolysis, renewable electricity is used to produce hydrogen. 2. CO2 utilization: CO2 is used in the process. 3. Methanol synthesis and purification: Methanol is synthesized and purified Expected Solution: Design and development of the co-electrolysis process (materials, reactor, operating conditions) towards direct chemical production. Development of cell structure and design, including electrolyte products and/or new developed electrodes, constructed from materials abundant in nature, and can easily be scaled up without material-availability constraints. Validate the co-electrolysis operation for different targeted outlet for various chemical such as ammonia and methanol.

1578

Video call intercom based on analog/IP system with vibration sensor

Background: Needs an internal communication including Deaf people. Maybe one wants to be able to communicate with one desk to another desk in office premises. Or in a case one upstairs in a bedroom doing some work and wants to know when dinner will be ready. Maybe the person is too weak to get up and shout down the stairs to find out if so, then this simple intercom will help him or her to get the information he or she needs. Deaf people are not able to hear and don't use oral language, they can see and communicate in Sign language and Sign language is a Visual language. So video call communication devices will be more accessible for the Deaf. Vibration sensors also will be help out in emergency to forward the information. It works without any charges like the telephones. Description: In an office, business organization, Shops, stores and stressful in relating/delivering information to each other within a particular building. The servants find it laborious going to the boss always whenever he/she has information to deliver or wants to carry action with respect to the master’s authority. Therefore, this project work is to address this issue, looking forward to eliminating the stressful, manpower (Deaf) involved and to facilitate information delivery, making communication easier. The Intercom system formed the basis of this study and designed the HOD’s office and staff’s office for internal communication keeping the view of Deaf.

1579

Developing writing pen and writing pad for children with Specific learning disability.

Background: Children with Specific Learning Disability (SLD)who faces challenge of writing during their academic life especially during examinations where they need the provisions of a scribe. The purp ose of rehabilitating people with disabilities is to reduce the dependence on other people. In order to achieve this fundamental right to be independent, it is important to develop innovative strategies and solutions to come up with some hardware tools like writing penand writing pad for children with specific learning difficulties so that their academic life does not become a hurdle in realising their full potential. The innovative technology or solution should be cost effective and easily usable so that children with all strata can afford to use this. Detailed Description: In India, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and other educational boards provide several relaxations for students with learning disabilities (SLD) during examinations such as having a scribe during exams. A scribe writes answers as dictated by the child. The scribe must be from a lower grade than the child appearing for the exam. CBSE provides remuneration for the scribe, and you can also apply for your own scribe if needed. If a child has difficulty reading, they are entitled to a reader who reads (not explains) the questions to the child. However, a child can have either a reader or a scribe, not both. CBSE grants additional time to students with disabilities. For example: 60 extra minutes for a three-hour exam 40 extra minutes for a two-hour exam 30 extra minutes for a one-and-a-half-hour exam. Since January 2020, CBSE allows the use of calculators for children with dyscalculia. The board provides these calculators.Theseaccommodations aim to create a level playing field for students with learning disabilities, ensuring they can demonstrate their knowledge effectively during exams. However it has some disadvantages as well like some students may become overly reliant on scribes, affecting their independent writing skills.Students may feel uncomfortable dictating their answers to someone else. Availability of trained scribes can be a challenge, especially during exams. The quality of scribing may vary, impacting the accuracy of the student’s responses. Also some of the people are misusing the benefits by training or teaching the scribe rather than the child with SLD to write the exam and score good marks. Expected Solutions: To develop innovative strategies and solutions to come up with some hardware tools like writing pen and writing pad for children with specific learning difficulties so that their academic life does not become a hurdle in realising their full potential. The innovative technology or solution should be cost effective and easily usable so that children with all strata can afford to use this.

1580

Wearable sensor with Artificial Intelligence for prevention of falls in elderly people

Background: As per the census 2011, Disability is more common in elderly people. One of the major reasons for disability among the elderly people is falls. Every year, one-third of community-dwelling older adults (adults aged 65 and older) experience a fall. Falls, defined as “unexpected event[s] in which the participant comes to rest on the ground, floor, or lower level,” are responsible for a wide range of negative health outcomes. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among older adults, and the age-adjusted fall death rate (64 deaths per 100,000 older adults) increased by 30%. Additionally, the psychological impact of falling can cause older adults and their caregivers significant fear about the risk of falling again. This fear of falling can have an accumulating effect whereby the fear of falling causes individuals to limit their everyday physical activities, which in turn makes them weaker and more susceptible to future falls. In fact, studies have shown that falling once doubles the chances of falling again. Many falls, however, can be prevented. One of the most effective ways to reduce fall risk is through targeted exercise that improves an individual’s strength, balance, and mobility Description: Exercise-based programs, such as the Otago Exercise Program and Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, have been shown to reduce falls by up to 35% and 55%, respectively. Until recently, however, the vast majority of fall prevention programs were only offered in small, in-person classes hosted in local senior centres or gyms. Although this has been the standard dissemination method for decades, it comes with significant barriers to participation. Common barriers to in-person programs include a lack of programs in rural or under resourced communities; limited or no access to transportation; scheduling conflicts; cost of getting to and using facilities; interpersonal barriers, such as finding other participants’ presence intimidating; and physical environmental barriers, such as bad weather, stairs, uneven ground, difficult parking, and more The recent developments in Wearable technology with Artificial intelligence may help elderly people in preventing falls by giving tactile/visual/auditory feedback to users regarding risks of falling. This software may be developed with sensors that could able to sense whenever there is risk of Line of Gravity (LOG) goes outside the Base of Support (BOS) during day-to-day activities for elderly people as this is the commonest reason for elderly people. Expected Solution: These technologies will help elderly people to prevent falling by which Disability may be prevented. This digital delivery of a fall prevention program may be feasible. This suggests that the digital program addresses a previously unmet need in the community and its delivery would be sufficient to engage the community dwellers

1581

Development of cost-effective myoelectric prosthesis.

Background: With the loss of an upper limb, activities of daily living (ADL) become more challenging for the affected person. Functional body powered upper limb prosthesis can replace the functions of upper limb for ADL activities up to some extent. But in higher level of upper limb amputation, it becomes difficult for the patient to manage ADL activities. The requirement of externally powered prosthesis such as myoelectric prosthesis plays a vital role in this aspect. Description of Problem statement: A myoelectric prosthesis is an externally powered prosthesis which is controlled by muscle contraction (muscle action potential). In market, many variants of myoelectric prostheses are available with various features. The most important feature of these prostheses is the grasping pattern types and also it indicates about movement of different fingers in prosthesis. Because it is expensive, access to these high-end prosthesesbecomes challenging for patients with upper limb amputation living in developing nations like India. Even though few myoelectric prostheses are available in market with less cost, but the features are limited and are not working precisely. Expected Solutions: Experts from different disciplines, such as engineers for creating programs and fabrication of controlling circuits and Prosthetist for fabrication of sockets and fitment of the prostheses are required to design and develop a cost-effective myoelectric prosthesis. Most important feature of the prosthesis is the grasping pattern which is completely dependent on the prosthetic hand. Thus, design and fabrication of prosthetic hand also plays a vital role in the complete working mechanism of the prosthesis. Thus, to get a successful result, it is possible to work collaboratively with experts from different discipline.

1582

System to check the healthiness of earthing system and alert staff in case of any malfunction;

Background: We have large numbers of Electrical pole lights installed at parking area and station area. Though these lights are equipped with earth leakage protection switch gear but in case of malfunctioning, it may prove to be dangerous for the public. Also, to check all the system earthing, huge manpower is required. Description: To address this challenge there is a need of sensor-based system which can continuously monitor the healthiness of earth leakage current, the continuity of the earthing for all electrical system and also alert the maintenance team in case of any malfunction. The sensor-based system can take feedback from the panels and transmit the same to a centralized location. This system shall also monitor the earth resistance value of earth pits/earth grid and shall give audible and visual alert in case of any deviation from the specified value. Expected Solution: This system shall monitor the healthiness of earth leakage in switchgear, the continuity of the earthing for all electrical system and generate alert in case of any malfunction in system.

1583

Condition-based monitoring and maintenance system.

Background: There are a large number of tunnel booster fans (TBF) of different capacity installed in tunnel area at underground metro stations. These IBFs have different maintenance schedules and frequency prescribed by OEM. The TBF's are not operated regularly but are tested during mock drills. The exercise of scheduled preventive maintenance of this equipment involves a large number of manpower and risk of working at height. The Condition-based maintenance in place of scheduled preventive maintenance would be very helpful in optimizing the maintenance and manpower cost involved. Description: To optimize the maintenance and manpower cost there is a great need of developing a condition-based monitoring and maintenance system. The historical data pertaining to failures along with the symptoms, the permissible limits of different parameters. the previous maintenance records of TBF shall be fed into the Al based condition monitoring system. The Al based system shall analyze and compare this historical data with parameter obtained at the time of operation during the testing/mock drill to predict any maintenance requirement based on the condition of TBF and the system shall also alert in case of any deviation from specified values. Expected Solution: Condition-based monitoring and maintenance system which can use machine learning & behavioural analytics to predict any maintenance requirement based on the condition of a particular system.

1584

Al based acoustic wave monitoring of rail defects like cracks, fracture and prediction for rail wear, quality along with other parameter.

Background: Rails are used for the movement of trains and if there are major defects in the track then accident may happen or riding comfort in train may be compromised. Rail defects such as cracks, fractures, and wear are critical issues in the railway industry, leading to safety hazards, operational disruptions, and increased maintenance costs. Early detection and prediction of these defects are essential for ensuring the reliability and safety of railway infrastructure. These defects are to be noticed while train is moving. Description: The problem statement aims to develop an Al-based acoustic wave monitoring system for the early detection of rail defects and prediction of wear and quality parameters. The system will utilize acoustic waves to transmit to the rail tracks and its pattern will be monitored. The system will be capable of distinguishing between normal operating conditions and the presence of defects or abnormal wear patterns. Expected Solution: The proposed solution will involve the development of a comprehensive acoustic wave monitoring system for railway tracks. This system will consist of transmission side and reception side. Reception side sensors would be capable of predicting the track structure, quality of the rail and distance from a central fixed point.

1585

Development of Portable EMI/EMC, induction measurement Instruments.

Background: In Metro network various electronics cards and equipment are installed which have to work nearby high voltage power supply, therefore the functioning of these cards may be affected due to the EMI/EMC generated due to above power supply. Therefore, the measurement of EMI/EMC in environment is essential requirement in metro system; however, traditional measurement instruments for these parameters are often bulky, expensive, and require specialized skills to operate so need to develop portable EMI EMC meter Description: The problem statement aims to develop a series of portable meters for measuring electromagnetic interference (EMI), induction, torque, and adhesion, catering to the needs of diverse industries. These portable meters will be compact. lightweight, and user-friendly. allowing for easy deployment in various environments and applications. The EMI meter will be capable of detecting and analyzing electromagnetic emissions from electronic devices, machinery, and infrastructure to assess their compliance with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) standards. It will feature advanced signal processing algorithms to identify and quantify EMI sources accurately. Expected Solution: The proposed solution will involve the development of a series of portable meters for measuring EMI/EMC parameters. These meters will be designed to be compact, lightweight, and rugged, suitable for use in various industrial environments. Additionally, the meters will feature wireless connectivity options for data transmission and integration with existing systems and workflows. By providing portable meters for EMI/EMC measurement, the proposed solution will enable organizations to enhance product quality, improve operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with industry standards.

1586

Student Innovation

Smart Education, a Concept that Describes learning in digital age.it enables learner to learn more effectively,efficently,flexibly and comfortably.

1587

Student Innovation

Disaster Management includes ideas related to risk mitigation and Planning before,after or Duration of Disaster.

1588

Student Innovation

Technology ideas in tertiary sectors like Hospitality, Financial Services, Entertainment and Retail.

1589

Student Innovation

Provide ideas in a decentralized and distributed ledger technology used to store digital information that powers cryptocurrencies and NFTs and can radically change multiple sectors

1590

Student Innovation

Innovative ideas that help manage and generate renewable /sustainable sources more efficiently.

1591

Student Innovation

A solution/idea that can boost the current situation of the tourism industries including hotels, travel and others.

1592

Student Innovation

Solutions could be in the form of waste segregation, disposal, and improve sanitization system.

1593

Student Innovation

There is a need to design drones and robots that can solve some of the pressing challenges of India such as handling medical emergencies, search and rescue operations, etc.

1594

Student Innovation

Submit your ideas to address the growing pressures on the city’s resources, transport networks, and logistic infrastructure

1595

Student Innovation

Creating intelligent devices to improve the commutation sector

1596

Student Innovation

Developing solutions, keeping in mind the need to enhance the primary sector of India - Agriculture and to manage and process our agriculture produce

1597

Student Innovation

Cutting-edge technology in these sectors continues to be in demand. Recent shifts in healthcare trends, growing populations also present an array of opportunities for innovation.

1598

Student Innovation

Ideas that showcase the rich cultural heritage and traditions of India

1599

Student Innovation

Ideas that can boost fitness activities and assist in keeping fit.

1600

Student Innovation

Ideas focused on the intelligent use of resources for transforming and advancements of technology with combining the artificial intelligence to explore more various sources and get valuable insights.

1601

Student Innovation

Challenges your creative minds to conceptualize and develop unique toys & games.

1602

Student Innovation

For use of travel or activities beyond earth's atmosphere, for purposes such as spaceflight or space exploration.

1603

Research and develop a design on “ autonomous water surface cleaning robot “

Design an autonomous water surface cleaning robot, to automate the task of cleaning water surfaces. These robots are particularly useful in environmental protection efforts, as they can perform high-efficiency cleaning without human intervention. It can be autonomous or remote-controlled. The robot needs to be lightweight and flexible for easy transportation. The specifications are as follows: Length × Height × Width - 2.5 m × 1.5 m × 0.75 m Weight - 80 kg Maximum Speed - 1.5 m/s Trash Payload - 25 kg Project submission must include conceptual sketches and images in the PPT presentation. At least one component must be optimized using the generative design module. The robot should incorporate Industry 4.0 applications, such as IoT and AI, for a smart and efficient cleaning solution. Teams choosing to submit idea for Autodesk’s problem statement are required to request their faculty (SIH SPOC) to fill this mandatory form. (https://forms.gle/KfBguyYGHmv5RQ778) Autodesk Fusion is a cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE, and PCB software platform for professional product design and manufacturing. Students and educators can click here to get FREE access to Fusion. (https://www.autodesk.com/education/edu-software/overview?sorting=featured&filters=individual) Participation Guidelines: For Idea Submission: Each student team will have to submit a PowerPoint presentation (5-7 Slides) about their project with conceptual sketches and images. No design files required at this stage and design should only be created during the Grand Finale For Grand Finale: Students must use Fusion to design autonomous water surface cleaning robot within the given time period and present the following to the jury members: PPT explaining the final project Public link of the design Rendered images and animations Note: Teams coming with pre-designed files will be disqualified. Marking Criteria: Please note that this marking criteria is for Autodesk's this particular Problem Statement only Design Objective:10 Design Process:10 Creativity and Novelty:30 Software Usage:30 Manufacturability:20 Total marks:100

1604

Conversational Image Recognition Chatbot

Background: Ever since the birth of AI and computer vision, modeling conversations remains one of the field’s challenges, especially to combine both natural language processing and image recognition. Chatbots are now widely used as part of platform as applications like Apple’s Siri, Google’s Google Assistant or Microsoft’s Cortana. Detailed Description: Generally, a conversational Chatbot is an application that is able to communicate with humans using natural language. However there exists a need for an image recognition deep learning based Chatbot is an application to recognize the images, uploaded by user and answer the questions about the image. The main problem domain of this project is building a image recognization Chatbot, which is capable of recognize the object in an image and generating the best response for any the user’s query about the image. Expected Solution: Image recognition Chatbot is expected to detect the object in the image and have the related dialog of the image after training, also have understanding of the sender’s messages so that it can predict which sort of response will be relevant and it must be correct lexically and grammatically while generating the reply.

1605

Women Safety Analytics – Protecting Women from safety threats

Background: The growing concern for the safety of women and the increase in crimes against women in various cities, highlight the need for advanced surveillance and analytical solutions to protect women from various possible threats. We need a promising approach to address these issues through real-time threat detection software. Detailed Description: By leveraging advanced analytics through real-time monitoring, Women Safety Analytics should create safer environments for women and assist law enforcement in effectively addressing and preventing crimes against women. The proactive approach of detecting anomalies and generating alerts can play a crucial role in enhancing public safety and fostering a secure atmosphere for women. Women safety analytics software should continuously monitor the scene to count the number of men and women present, offering insights into gender distribution in specific locations and times. It should identify unusual patterns, such as a lone woman at night, unusual gestures and generates alerts to pre-empt potential incidents. Advantages of the system: ? By providing real-time monitoring and alerts, the system helps to create a safer environment for women. ? Early detection enables law enforcement to intervene before situations escalate. ? Continuous analysis provides valuable data to identify hotspots and trends, aiding in strategic planning for city safety Expected Solution: Women safety analytics should include the following functionalities 1. Person detection along with Gender Classification 2. Gender Distribution : Count the number of men and women present in the scene 3. Identifying a Lone Woman at Night time 4. Detection of a Woman Surrounded by Men 5. Recognizing SOS situation through gesture analytics 6. Identifying hotspots where incidents are more likely to occur, based on the past alerts

1606

Micro-Doppler based Target Classification

Description: The world today has bought on a need to pay increased attention to safety and security issues, for example, search and rescue operations, surveillance, and protection of critical infrastructure. These tasks are often labour intensive and potentially dangerous. This provides an incentive to create systems that aid operators to gain situational awareness. In this regard, unmanned aerial vehicles, pose a significant threat to privacy and security. To understand and assess this threat, classification between different drone models and types is required. One way in which this has been demonstrated experimentally is through this use of micro-Doppler information from radars. Normally birds and drones are often confused and there is need for a method which clarifies their corresponding class. Background: Due to substantial increase in the number of affordable drones in the consumer market and their regrettable misuse, there is a need for efficient technology to detect drones in airspace. Drone and birds both include micro-Doppler signatures due to their propeller blade rotation and wing beats respectively. These distinctive features can then be used to differentiate a drone from a bird, along with studying them separately. Detailed Description: Classification of drones and non-drones using micro-Doppler signatures captured from Radar as a sensor. Moving parts of an object produce modulated Doppler components called micro-Doppler. The modulated Doppler signature is presented as added components to the Doppler signature of the drone body. Due to rotating blades, frequency modulated components, which are quite revealing, are produced. To observe the time varying micro-Doppler’s, received FMCW should be processed by Joint time-frequency analysis. A Conventional air surveillance radar system(operating usually at L-Band or S-Band) can rely on the radar cross section(RCS) of an aircraft for detection, but this may not always provide reliable detection, but this may not always provide reliable detection in case of drones. Even if a dedicated system is built to be sensitive enough to detect small object like a drone, just RCS information is not adequate. Birds have similar physical size to drones and also will fly at similar altitude and speeds. A reliable drone detection radar system must have the capability to discriminate between a drone and a bird. And hence micro-Doppler signature analysis is the key parameter for classification. Expected Solution: Input: The micro-Doppler signatures of drones and bird Output: Class of the object(Drone or Bird)

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A smart AI based solution for traffic management on routes with heavy traffic from different directions, with real-time monitoring and adaptation of traffic light timings

Background: Urban areas often face significant traffic congestion, especially at intersections where multiple routes converge. Traditional traffic management systems rely on pre-set traffic light timings, which may not adapt well to fluctuating traffic conditions. This can lead to increased waiting times, fuel consumption, and emissions. Description: An AI-based traffic management system can dynamically adjust traffic light timings based on real-time traffic data, improving traffic flow and reducing congestion. Expected Solution: Problem statement is to develop a smart, AI-based traffic management system that can monitor traffic conditions in real-time and adapt traffic light timings accordingly. The system should be capable of handling heavy traffic from multiple directions and optimizing traffic flow to minimize delays and improve overall efficiency.

1608

Enhancing Monitoring and Management of Research, IPR, Innovation, and Start-ups in Gujarat State

Background: Gujarat has long been a leader in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. The state is home to numerous research institutions, start-ups, and innovation hubs that drive economic growth and technological advancement. However, the current systems for monitoring and managing research activities, intellectual property rights (IPR), innovation developments, and start-up growth are fragmented and inefficient. Information is dispersed across various departments and organizations, leading to challenges in data accessibility, transparency, resource allocation, and overall management. To address these issues, there is a need for a comprehensive web application that can unify and streamline these processes, enhancing efficiency and productivity. Detailed Description: The proposed comprehensive web application aims to address the key challenges faced in monitoring and managing research, IPR, innovation, and start-ups in Gujarat. The application will serve as a centralized platform to integrate various functions and provide seamless access to information and resources. The key features of the web application include: Unified Data Repository: A centralized database where all research projects, patents, innovations, and start-up information are stored and easily accessible. Transparent Monitoring: Tools for stakeholders to track the progress and outcomes of research projects, innovation developments, and start-up growth, ensuring greater transparency. Efficient Resource Allocation: Mechanisms to optimize the allocation of resources, such as funding and mentorship, based on real-time data and insights. IPR Management: A streamlined process for managing intellectual property rights, including patent applications, status tracking, and protection of intellectual property. Support for Innovators and Start-ups: Access to resources, mentorship, and support services for innovators and entrepreneurs, facilitating their growth and success. Collaboration Tools: Features to enhance collaboration among researchers, innovators, policy makers, and other stakeholders, fostering a cohesive ecosystem. Data-Driven Insights: Analytics and reporting tools to provide data-driven insights for policy makers and funding agencies to make informed decisions. The application will cater to various users, including researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, policy makers, investors, funding agencies, and IPR professionals. By integrating all these functions into a single platform, the application will address the inefficiencies and fragmentation currently hindering the growth and success of research and innovation in Gujarat. Researchers and Academics: Require a platform to manage and track their research projects, collaborations, and funding. Innovators and Entrepreneurs: Need a centralized system to access resources, support, and information related to their innovations and start-ups Policy Makers and Government Bodies: Require data-driven insights to make informed decisions on resource allocation and policy formulation. Investors and Funding Agencies: Need a transparent system to evaluate and support promising research projects and start-ups. IPR Professionals: Require an efficient system to manage patent applications, track IPR statuses, and protect intellectual property. Expected Solution: The implementation of this comprehensive web application is expected to yield significant positive outcomes: Centralized Data Repository: Establishment of a unified platform where all relevant data is stored, reducing fragmentation and improving data accessibility. Increased Transparency: Enhanced transparency in tracking progress and outcomes of various projects, facilitating better oversight and accountability. Better Resource Utilization: More effective allocation and utilization of resources, leading to improved outcomes for research and innovation projects. Accelerated Innovation: Faster and more efficient innovation processes due to improved support systems and collaboration opportunities. Economic Growth: Increased start-up success rates and innovation outputs, contributing to the overall economic growth of Gujarat. Enhanced IPR Protection: More efficient and effective management of intellectual property rights, reducing delays and improving protection for innovators. In summary, the proposed web application aims to create a more efficient, transparent, and supportive environment for research, IPR management, innovation, and start-up growth in Gujarat. By addressing the current challenges and leveraging modern technology, the application will significantly enhance the state's capacity to foster and sustain innovation and entrepreneurship.

1609

Implementation of the Alumni Association platform for the University/Institute.

Background: Alumni associations play a pivotal role in fostering lifelong connections between graduates and their alma mater, facilitating networking, mentorship, and philanthropic support. However, many alumni associations face challenges in maintaining engagement, facilitating donations, and providing valuable services such as job networking and tracking alumni success stories. A comprehensive Alumni Association platform for a University/Institute, encompassing both web and mobile applications, aims to address these challenges effectively. Detailed Description: The proposed Alumni Association platform for the Government Engineering College will feature robust functionalities accessible through both web and mobile applications: Alumni Registration: User-friendly registration processes on both web and mobile platforms, allowing alumni to join the association, update their profiles, and stay connected with peers and the institution. Donation Portal: Secure mechanisms on both platforms for alumni to contribute donations easily and support various initiatives and projects undertaken by the college, fostering a culture of philanthropy. Networking Hub: Dedicated sections on both platforms to connect alumni based on shared interests, professions, and geographic locations, facilitating professional networking, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities. Job Portal: Integrated job search and posting features accessible via web and mobile apps, enabling alumni to explore career opportunities, post job openings, and connect with potential employers within the alumni network. Alumni Directory: Search functionalities available on both platforms to find alumni based on different criteria such as graduation year, field of study, industry, location, etc., promoting networking and community building. Success Story Tracking: Features on both web and mobile apps to showcase and track alumni achievements, success stories, and notable contributions to society, inspiring current students and fostering pride among alumni. Events and Reunions: Announcements, registrations, and management tools available on both platforms for organizing alumni events, reunions, workshops, and professional development sessions to maintain engagement and connection. Feedback and Surveys: Channels on both web and mobile apps for alumni to provide feedback on their experiences, suggest improvements, and participate in surveys to help shape future initiatives of the association. The platform will prioritize user experience, security, and scalability across both web and mobile applications to cater to the diverse needs of the Government Engineering College's alumni community. Expected Solution: Implementation of the Alumni Association platform for the Government Engineering College, comprising both web and mobile applications, is expected to achieve several positive outcomes: Enhanced Alumni Engagement: Seamless access to networking, career opportunities, and alumni events through web and mobile apps will strengthen connections among alumni, fostering a vibrant and active community. Increased Philanthropic Support: Convenient donation processes accessible via both platforms will encourage alumni to contribute towards the college's growth and development initiatives. Career Advancement: Access to job postings, mentorship opportunities, and professional networking on mobile devices will support alumni in their career growth and advancement. Knowledge Sharing: Exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices facilitated through both web and mobile apps will enrich professional development and lifelong learning initiatives. Pride and Recognition: Highlighting alumni achievements and success stories on both platforms will instill pride in the alma mater and inspire current students to excel in their academic and professional pursuits. Community Building: Interactive features available on both web and mobile apps will nurture a sense of belonging and camaraderie among alumni, strengthening their bond with the institution. In summary, the Alumni Association platform for the University/Institute, integrated with both web and mobile applications, aims to create a dynamic and supportive ecosystem where alumni can connect, contribute, and thrive, thereby enriching the overall educational experience and legacy of the institution.

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Learning App for Deaf And Mute and sign language-English/Gujarati converter

Background: “Inclusivity” is the motto of Education department, Government of Gujarat. Opportunity for all is the new slogan and The Indian Government has come up with Indian Sign Language. There has been lot of work in done in American sign language and focusing on interpretation in English. Majority schools in India adopt local language. In Gujarat, the deaf and mute students would be learning Gujarati by sign language. There are two general methods of deaf education are manualism and oralism..The students learn at school but at home if they want to practice material in Digital form is in limited form especially considering Indian Sign Language and Gujarati as local language. Detailed Description: The proposed comprehensive Mobile Application aims to address the key challenges faced in learning beyond classroom by deaf and mute students. The key features of the application include: Interpretation of Alphabets and numbers in Gujarati: Explaining the alphabets and numbers in Gujarati. The students first should learn and then should get writing pad to practice the writing of alphabets and numbers. Words and Sentences: Explaining the basic words starting from each Gujarati alphabet for example ? –???. Writing Exercises based on this Mathematics : Tables. Basic calculation Sum, Subtract, Multiplication, division in Gujarati. Writing problems for assessment of learning. Science : Prepare learning of science principles to sign language tutorials and writing exercises based on this. Conversion of Gujarati sentences to Sign Language and vice versa: If some Gujarati news/ articles are fed, they should be converted to sign language Conversion of speech to sign Language and vice versa: If some Gujarati conversation/addressing is taking place, they should be converted to sign language Data Analytics : Report card of the student to assess his/her learning of Mathematics and Science The application will cater to various users, including teachers, students, parents and HR(company). By integrating all these functions into a single Application , the application will address the lack of resources and bridge of communication gap. Teachers: Get a platform for teaching and can give repeated exercises to fine tune students with Mathematics and science. . Students: Learning platform where they can learn at their own pace and do the exercises. Parents: Helping aid for parents who do not know sign language. HR: Inclusivity is part of company policy also. While interviewing speech to text and text to speech will be helpful. Expected Solution: The implementation of this comprehensive Mobile application is expected to yield significant positive outcomes: Learning of Basic Mathematics and Science: Establishment of a unified platform where all relevant data is stored, reducing fragmentation and improving data accessibility. Increased Communication: Enhanced transparency in tracking progress and outcomes of various projects, facilitating better oversight and accountability. Better Assessment of learning: More effective allocation and utilization of resources, leading to improved outcomes for research and innovation projects. Including specially abled to mainstream : Conversion of text to sign language, speech to sign language and vice versa will narrow down the communication gap that arises due to non understanding of sign language. In summary, the proposed Mobile application aims to create a more efficient and supportive environment for learning to deaf and mute students in Gujarat. By addressing the current challenges and leveraging modern technology, the application will significantly enhance the learning ability of specially abled students.

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Drone-Based Intelligent System for Apple Orchard Management in Himachal Pradesh

Background: Himachal Pradesh, a northern state in India, is renowned for its apple production, contributing significantly to the local economy and livelihoods. With an annual apple production of approximately 600,000 metric tons, the region's apple orchards face challenges related to tree health monitoring, nutrient management, pest and disease control, and accurate production estimation. Traditional methods for managing these aspects are labor-intensive, time-consuming, and often lack precision. Modern technology, particularly drone-based systems, offers a promising solution to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and profitability in apple orchard management. Description: 1. Monitoring Tree Health Objective: Utilize drone technology to monitor the health of apple trees across extensive orchards efficiently. Method: • Multispectral Imaging: Drones equipped with multispectral cameras will capture detailed images of apple orchards. These images can be analyzed to assess various health parameters such as chlorophyll content, leaf moisture, and overall vitality of the trees. • Thermal Imaging: Thermal sensors can detect temperature variations in the canopy, helping identify water stress and early signs of disease or pest infestation. Implementation: • Regular drone flights over the orchards, especially during critical growth stages. • Image analysis using AI algorithms to detect anomalies and provide actionable insights to farmers. 2. Managing Nutrients, Pests, and Diseases Objective: Develop an integrated pest and nutrient management system using drones for precise application and monitoring. Method: • Precision Agriculture: Drones can apply fertilizers, pesticides, and fungicides precisely where needed, reducing wastage and environmental impact. • Real-Time Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for signs of nutrient deficiencies, pest outbreaks, or disease symptoms using advanced imaging techniques. • Data Analytics: Use of machine learning to predict pest and disease outbreaks based on historical data and current environmental conditions. Implementation: • Implementing a scheduled drone surveillance program to monitor and apply treatments as needed. • Training local farmers on interpreting data and taking timely actions based on drone-generated reports. 3. Production Estimation Objective: Accurately estimate apple production to facilitate better planning and market strategies. Method: • Image Analysis: Using high-resolution images to count blossoms and estimate fruit set. • Machine Learning Models: Developing models that predict yield based on factors like tree health, climatic conditions, and historical yield data. Implementation: • Conducting pre-harvest drone surveys to estimate production. • Using data to optimize logistics, storage, and market supply. 4. Creating Marketing Tools Objective: Leverage technology to create effective marketing tools that enhance the visibility and profitability of apple produce. Method: • Virtual Tours: Creating virtual tours of apple orchards using drone footage to attract tourists and buyers. • Traceability Systems: Implementing blockchain-based traceability to provide end consumers with information about the origin, quality, and journey of apples. • Digital Marketing: Using drone-generated content for promotional campaigns on social media and other digital platforms. Implementation: • Developing a user-friendly platform for virtual tours and traceability information. • Collaborating with marketing experts to create engaging content and campaigns. Expected Solution: The implementation of a drone-based intelligent system in the apple orchards of Himachal Pradesh is expected to bring multiple benefits: 1. Enhanced Tree Health Monitoring: Improved early detection of health issues will lead to timely interventions, resulting in healthier trees and better yields. 2. Efficient Nutrient and Pest Management: Precision application of inputs will reduce costs and environmental impact while maintaining high productivity. 3. Accurate Production Estimation: Reliable yield forecasts will aid in better planning and decision-making, reducing wastage and maximizing profits. 4. Innovative Marketing Tools: Advanced marketing strategies will increase the visibility of Himachal apples in national and international markets, boosting sales and brand recognition.

1612

Automated Bus Scheduling and Route Management System for Delhi Transport Corporation

Background: Efficient bus scheduling and route planning are essential for the smooth operation of public bus transport services. Currently, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) relies on manual methods for scheduling and planning, which are time-consuming and resource-intensive. To improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance service reliability, DTC needs an automated software solution capable of handling both linked and unlinked duty scheduling. Additionally, the solution should facilitate route management by mapping all existing routes and highlighting overlaps with proposed new routes. This project aims to develop a comprehensive software solution to streamline bus scheduling, optimize resource utilization, and improve route planning. Detailed Description: The Automated Bus Scheduling and Route Management System will utilize lgorithms, data analytics, and geographic information system (GIS) technologies to automate various aspects of bus scheduling and route management. The system will potentially include (but not limited to) features such as: Linked Duty Scheduling: Assign a specific crew to a bus at the start of their duty, ensuring they remain with the bus throughout their shift. Provide tools to manage and monitor crew and bus assignments for better familiarity and accountability. Unlinked Duty Scheduling: Allow crews to hand over buses to other crew members after assigned completing their trips. Manage rest periods for crew menbers and after their reassign them to different buses rest period. Route Management: Map all existing routes and provide a visual representation of the bus network. Enable users to draw new routes and automatically highlight overlaps with existing routes. Optimize route planning to reduce congestion and improve service coverage. Expected Output: A fully functional prototype of the Automated Bus Scheduling and Route Management System demonstrating the above features through the integration of algorithms, data analytics, and GIS technologies. The system will offer a user-friendly interface for schedulers, planners, and managers to interact with the system, manage schedules, plan routes, and access real-time data and reports.

1613

Automated System for Career Advancements of the Faculties of Higher Education

Background: This problem requires an innovative approach to enhance the efficiency and transparency of faculty self-appraisal in the university settings. Through a robust web-based platform, the system should address the complexities associated with traditional evaluation processes. It should capture and manages intricate details of faculty activities, encompassing research publications, event participation, seminars, projects, and lectures. The project must aim to create a user-friendly environment for faculty members, optimizing the self-appraisal experience. Employing a secure registration and login system ensures data confidentiality and personalized access. The meticulous automated tracking of research outputs (as done automatically by google scholar) and academic engagements streamlines the evaluation process, providing a consolidated record for administrators. By introducing features for logging events, seminars. projects, and lectures, the system offers a holistic view of faculty contributions beyond the classroom. This comprehensive solution should aligns with the objectives of modernizing appraisal methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and supporting Paperless India motive. Administrators, on the other hand, can leverage this data to make informed decisions about faculty development and resource allocation. University Administrators can log in to the Admin Panel and access all the form entries submitted by the faculty members. They can view all the details in the form, sort the form entries according to Name, Employee Code or Date of Submission. They can then download the form submission details in a PDF format. In contemporary academic institutions, the process of faculty self-appraisal plays a crucial role in ensuring quality education, fostering professional development, and aligning individual contributions with institutional goals. However, traditional appraisal methods often entail cumbersome paperwork, lack of transparency, and inefficiencies that can hinder comprehensive evaluation. This real-time application seeks to address these challenges by introducing a streamlined, web-based solution that enhances the efficiency and transparency of the appraisal process. This innovative platform should be designed to meticulously capture and manage a wide range of faculty activity, including research publications (automatically as done by google scholar), event participation, seminars, projects, and lectures. By leveraging technology, the system should provide a user-friendly interface that facilitates easy logging and tracking of academic contributions. The secure registration and login system should ensure that faculty data remains confidential and accessible only to authorized personnel. Moreover, the platform should support administrators by offering a consolidated view of faculty performance. The Admin Panel should enable administrators to access, Sort, and download detailed appraisal data, thereby supporting informed decision- making regarding Faculty development and resource allocation. This digital approach should not only modernizes the appraisal process but also it should aligns with the broader objective of promoting sustainable and paperless administrative practices. Detailed Description: In the dynamic landscape of higher education, the imperative for effective systems to evaluate and enhance faculty performance has become increasingly apparent. Existing approaches to faculty appraisal often lack transparency and a data-driven foundation, hindering the ability to recognize and promote excellence. This underscores the pressing need for an innovative solution. The “Automated System for Career Advancements of the Faculties of Higher Education"" project should addresses this critical gap by introducing a comprehensive and dynamic platform. This application must empower faculty members to engage in a transparent and assessment self-driven of their professional activities. By facilitating documentation and evaluation of contributions in teaching, research, and community engagement, the system must offer a transformative approach to performance appraisal within university context. The project must offer numerous benefits to both faculty members and university administrators. Faculty should be able to maintain a detailed and organized record of their professional activities, helping them track progress and identify areas for improvement. Administrators, on the other hand, should leverage this data to make informed decisions about faculty development and resource allocation. Expected Solutions: The primary objectives of the ""Automated System for Career Advancements of the Faculties of Higher Education"" are to alleviate the challenges inherent in traditional paper-based processes. This project must aim to streamline and modernize faculty self-appraisal by implementing a secure, user-friendly web-based platform. The key focus must be on reducing administrative burdens, minimizing time consumption through digital processes, and enhancing data accuracy. By centralizing faculty information, the system seeks to provide administrators with efficient tools for evaluation, contributing to a more transparent and accountable appraisal process. Ultimately, the project aims to optimize the overall faculty assessment experience, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in higher education institutions. REAL-TIME APPLICATION Faculty should be able to update their activities, such as research publications, event participation, and seminars, in real-time, eliminating delays associated with traditional methods. This dynamic system must ensure administrators have instant access to the latest information for timely and informed decision-making. The website's real-time capabilities enhance the overall efficiency of the faculty self-appraisal process, promoting a more agile and responsive approach to performance evaluation in the academic environment. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT -Web Browser: Compatible web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox) for accessing and interacting with the Faculty Self-Appraisal Database Management Website. -Postman: Postman for testing API endpoints and ensuring seamless communication between the web application and server. -Git and GitHub: Git for version control and GitHub for collaborative development, facilitating efficient code management and collaboration. -VSCode: Visual Studio Code (VSCode) as the integrated development environment (IDE) for code editing, debugging, and project management during the development of the web application. HARDWARE REQUIREMENT -OS: Windows 10 or above or any other OS (e.g. Linux). -Processor (not minimum requirement): A modern quad-core or above for seamless and smooth development process of application. -RAM: At least 4 GB of available RAM to be able to run the Web App on the Browser. -GPU: Any GPU can be preferred. -Storage: Sufficient storage can be fulfilled by SSD or HDD. FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS -User Authentication: Users must register and log in securely. Unique user profiles for faculty members and authorized administrators. -Data Collection Form: Implement a comprehensive ""SELF APPRAISAL FORM"" for faculty activities. Capture personal and professional details in a user-friendly interface. -Manage Database: Establish a secure database to store faculty self- appraisal data. Ensure efficient data retrieval and management for evaluation purposes. -Client-Side Scripting: Employ client-side scripting (e.g., JavaScript) for dynamic and responsive user interfaces. Enhance user experience with real-time form validation and interactive features. -Server-Side Scripting: Utilize server-side scripting (e.g.. Node.js, Python) for processing and storing data securely. Enable seamless communication between the front-end and back-end components. -Event Logging: Enable faculty to log events, seminars, projects, and lectures for a comprehensive assessment. Capture details to provide insights into faculty contributions beyond traditional metrics NON - FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS -Performance: The system must respond promptly to user interactions, with minimal latency during data retrieval and form submissions. -Scalability: The web application should accommodate an increasing number of users and data entries without compromising performance. -Reliability: Ensure high system availability with minimal downtime for routine maintenance, updates, or unforeseen issues. -Security: Implement robust security measures, including encryption and access controls, to protect sensitive faculty data and maintain user privacy. -Usability: The interface must be intuitive and user-friendly, requiring minimal training for faculty members and administrators to navigate and use the system efficiently. The implementation of the given problem must successfully address the longstanding challenges embedded in traditional paper-based faculty self-appraisal processes within higher education. The system must possess crucial features, such as secure user authentication, ensuring that faculty members and authorized administrators have unique and protected access to the platform. A comprehensive system should be seamlessly integrated, providing faculty members with a user-friendly interface to submit personal and professional details efficiently. The system must establishe a secure database, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of faculty self-appraisal data. Robust client-side scripting, powered by JavaScript, it should enhance the user experience with dynamic and responsive interfaces, real-time form validation, and interactive features. Moreover, the system must include an admin panel that provides administrators with centralized access to all submitted appraisal forms. This panel must allow administrators to view, sort, and manage appraisal data efficiently. They can sort entries based on various criteria such as Name, Employee Code, or Date of Submission, streamlining the process of data retrieval and analysis. Additionally, administrators can download the submission details in PDF format, facilitating easy record-keeping and reporting.

1614

Publications summary generator for faculty members profile building

Description: 1. Background: For a much simplified and initial solution, input (publication record) can also be provided in a consolidated single bibtex file. However, it is desirable to provide input as an excel sheet, as mentioned earlier. 2. Description: The proposed solution should be able to crawl different popular academic databases, like Google Scholar, DBLP, etc. Often it is desired to have a publication record in a specific period for submission to various accrediting agencies by HEI's; therefore solution may have a provision for such customized queries. Expected solutions: The desired solution is required for generating publication summary for faculty profile showcase. Following are the identified inputs and expected outcomes Input: 1. Faculty names as mentioned in their respective academic profile (research papers) in an excel sheet 2. Year-wise publication record in journals which is exportable in words and excel 3. Year-wise publication record in conferences which is exportable in words and excel 4. Customized publication records in a particular duration

1615

Learning path dashboard for enhancing skills

Background: For a much simplified and initial solution, input (publication record) can also be provided in a consolidated single .bibtex file. However, it is desirable to provide input as an excel sheet, as mentioned earlier. Description: The proposed solution should be able. Instructor shall have educational resources files in different formats like pdf, word, etc. and hyper-links of relevant academic literature Expected solutions: The desired solution is required to: -Learning dashboard showing different reading statistics like reading time of a particular topic. Total finishing time of a particular skill. -The instructor should be able to easily create a learning path along with incorporating learning resources, as mentioned ""inputs."" including videos. -Progress made by the learner should be continuously updated. -The desired solution must follow UX principles

1616

The technological solutions for capturing AQI values through mobile and other forms of stations

DPCC is using different stations at fixed sites for measurement of AQI and other pollution parameters. These fixed stations suffered from various limitations and generally do not give representative values e.g. station located near an industrial area will give higher readings due to proximity to such industrial area which may not be representative of the wider area. Similarly, a temporary construction site/activity near these fixed sites give higher pollution readings due to local reasons. The technological solutions may be required for capturing AQI values through mobile and other forms of stations. Drone would be one of the options where they can record real-time pollution parameters through on-board sensors.

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Dynamic route rationalization model based on machine learning/AI would be required based on real-time traffic and road parameters.

Transport Sector - DTC is trying to work out various modules for route rationalization. The real-time monitoring of buses for effective route rationalization may be one of the challenges to prevent bunching of buses on a specific route or long delays in arrival of buses. The problem cannot be addressed by fixed time schedule owing to various factors like traffic Conditions, road conditions and other such factors. A dynamic route rationalization model based on machine learning/AI would be required based on real-time traffic and road parameters.

1618

Online monitoring of Unauthorized construction across the city

MCD is working on monitoring of unauthorized construction across th ecity. A viable and low cost solution is required e.g. Drone based surveys of swathes of land/areas as per defined time intervals will help real-time detection of unauthorized construction

1619

Online real-time survey and monitoring of water bodies in Delhi

Technological solution for real-time survey and monitoring of water bodies in Delhi is one of the critical areas for rejuvenation of these water bodies

1620

Queuing models in OPDs/ availability of beds/ admission of patients. A hospital based solution is ideal which can be integrated with city wide module

Technological solution as per queuing models in OPDs/availability of beds/admission of patients would be one area. Study of dispensation of various types of medicines/consumables and Inventory management modules at hospital level are key areas requiring support. NIC has already developed some modules but their implementation in Delhi is yet to be started. A hospital based solution is ideal which can be integrated with city wide module may be required.

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Online testing and monitoring of quality of medicines and consumables

Suitable technological module for testing and monitoring of quality of medicines and consumables being received in hospitals would be required so that the system ensures necessary compilance and rejection of low quality supplies without manual intervention

1622

Online issuance of Caste and other certificates by Revenue Department need real-time monitoring

The issuance of Caste and other certificates by Revenue Department need real-time monitoring to evaluate the resource allocation and demand for such certificates. The allocation of resources at present is done without any analysis leading to huge backlogs in some Sub-divison where the application load is very high. Any effective monitoring at District and Central level with detailed evaluation shall enable providing better allocation of resources for issuanc of such certificates

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real-time monitoring and evaluation software for application received in Fire Department relating to inspections, follow-ups, issue of NOCs

A real-time monitoring and evaluation software for application received in Fire Department relating to inspections, follow-ups, issue of NOCs and such licensing requirement so as to ensusre automatic system monitoring without any manual support.

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To develop an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based model for electricity demand projection including peak demand projection for Delhi Power system

Background: The load profile of power requirement in NCT of Delhi is highly peculiar. We are witnessing huge load variations during the winter and summer months and also during day and night during the same 24-hour window. This causes imbalance in matching the requisite power purchase with the electricity demand. Description: The peak load in Delhi touched 8300 MW this summer while the minimum load during winters goes as low as 2000 MW. The peak during the summer months also occurs twice i.e. first during the day time at about 15:30 hrs and second time in night hours after 23:00 hrs. Further, the solar generation comes during the day time and wanes by the evening hours thereby lending a Duck-curve effect. Solar plants have been allowed +/- 15% variation by CERC. Further, there is uneven load growth in the city, the upcoming areas are witnessing huge load growth while the developed areas are having the lower organic load growth. In addition to that the load curve in Delhi is highly peaky in nature due to the fact that most of the load is domestic and commercial load while industrial load is minimal. Here it may be taken note that while in other States, industrial load which is 24 x 7 in nature lends stability to the overall load curve of the State. Further, in Delhi agricultural load is minimal. In bigger States, having considerable agricultural load, the supply on agricultural feeders is normally given when ample power is available at cheaper rates, especially during early morning hours/ night hours, which in -turn provides stability to the State' Transmission and Distribution network and also balances power purchase stipulation. Most of the Long Term power is available RTC (Round the Clock) and Slot-wise power is more expensive. Expected Solution: An Artificial Intelligence based model be developed with suitable compensation methodology to factor the weather effects (like temperature humidity, and wind speed, rains/showers), public holidays/ weekly holidays, natural load growth, and real estate development.

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Smart Classroom Management Software for Enhanced Learning Environments

Background: In modern educational settings, managing classrooms efficiently while ensuring a conducive learning environment is crucial. Traditional methods of classroom management are often manual, time-consuming, and prone to human error, which can disrupt the learning process. Leveraging software-based solutions in classroom management can enhance operational efficiency, ensure safety, and create an engaging learning atmosphere for students. This project aims to develop a smart software solution to streamline classroom operations, improve resource utilization, and enhance the overall learning experience. Detailed Description: The Smart Classroom Management Software (SCMS) can utilize advanced algorithms, data analytics, and cloud-based technologies to automate various aspects of classroom management. The system can potentially include (but not limited to) features such as: 1. Attendance Automation: Use facial recognition algorithms or mobile app-based check-ins to automatically record student attendance. Generate real-time attendance reports accessible by teachers and administration. 2. Resource Management: Track the usage of classroom resources such as projectors, computers, and other teaching aids through a centralized software platform. Automate the scheduling and maintenance of these resources to minimize downtime. 3. Safety and Security Alerts: Implement software-based alerts for emergencies such as fire, unauthorized access, or other security concerns, integrated with existing security systems. Alert authorities and stakeholders through real-time notifications and reports. 4. Interactive Learning Tools: Integration with existing smart boars and interactive displays to adapt to the teaching content and student needs. Provide real-time feedback and analytics on student engagement and performance. 5. Data Analytics: Collect and analyse data on various classroom activities to provide insights into student behaviour, attendance patterns, and resource utilization. Generate predictive reports to aid in decision-making and improve educational outcomes. AI-based Chabot for helping students to understand their learning gaps. Expected Output: A fully functional prototype of the Smart Classroom Management Software (SCMS) demonstrating the above features through the integration of advanced algorithms, data analytics, and cloud-based technologic. A user-friendly interface for students, (teachers and administrators to interact with the system and access reports.

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Health Data Information & Management System Mobile Application (HDIMS)

Hospitals/Departments shall be able to enter and Update Data in the Mobile Application which can be viewed by the Super Admin dynamically for efficient Implementation of Health and Family Welfare Schemes, other Health programmes and provide key inputs for policy formulation and appropriate programme interventions. This Mobile Application will facilitates the flow of physical performance from the Facility level to the Sub-district, District and State/Union Territory level using Health Data Information & Management System Mobile Application (HDIMS) interface

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Drug Inventory and supply chain Tracking system

With the aim to provide "Right Quantity of "Right Product" on "Right Place" on "Right Time" in "Right Condition" at "Right Cost" for "Right People" and also to streamline the distribution of drugs to institutions and ensure availability of drugs at all times, a new, innovative system named Drug Inventory and supply chain Tracking system is required: To improve efficiency and effectiveness of procurement and distribution systems through robust quality controls To provide dashboard based online monitoring of all activities at each level Tracking of vendor activities like preparation of Supply Order, Shipment etc. Monitoring of Drug consumption pattern at the Hospitals/Medical Institutions Level

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Smart Competency Diagnostic and Candidate Profile Score Calculator

Project Concept: Comprehensive Employment Platform/Portal The current employment portal lacks a personalized and adaptive approach to job matching and skill development. There is a need for an intelligent system that not only matches job seekers with potential employers but also identifies and suggests training courses to bridge skill gaps. We wish to design a competency diagnostic which would ask a series of questions to students to test their competence and based on their scores in the test, recommend jobs to them and also appropriate training courses to them to cover the gaps in their skill curve. Requirements: 1. AI-Powered Job/Training Recommendation System: • Implement an AI-based recommendation system trained on multiple data points (e.g., skills, experience, preferences) to analyze job seekers' profiles and recommend suitable job opportunities. • Training Course Recommendations: Suggest relevant online courses, workshops, and training programs based on the desired job roles. 2. Skill Gap Analysis and Recommendations: • Gap Identification: The recommendation System should assess job seekers' competencies against the requirements of their desired job roles to identify areas for improvement. • Personalized Suggestions: Provide tailored recommendations for online courses, workshops, and training programs to help job seekers upskill and close identified gaps. 3. Adaptive Learning Pathways: • Personalized Learning: Develop adaptive learning pathways based on the job seeker's progress and feedback. • Content Variety: Offer a mix of micro-courses, webinars, and hands-on projects relevant to the job market to enhance learning and skill development. 4. Real-Time Job Market Insights based on candidate’s skills and competencies: • Dashboard: Create a dashboard displaying real-time data on trending jobs, skills in demand, and salary benchmarks. • Data Analytics: Use data analytics to provide insights into job market trends and forecast future skill requirements. 5. Skills Verification and Certification: • Skill Assessments: Implement a system for verifying skills and certifying competencies through assessments and tests. • Badges and Certifications: Offer badges and certifications that candidates can display on their profiles and share on social media platforms like LinkedIn. 6. Resume Wizard • Automated Resume Building: Develop a resume wizard to help candidates automatically build their resumes based on their profiles, ensuring a professional and comprehensive presentation of their skills and experiences. 7. Community and Peer Support: • Community Forum: Integrate a community forum where individuals can share experiences, ask questions, and receive support from peers and mentors. • Virtual Events: Organize virtual events, workshops, and webinars focused on employment and career development, including special sessions for people with special needs. Expected Outcome: The system will facilitate a personalized job matching process and offer targeted skill development recommendations, helping job seekers become more competitive in the job market. NOTE : This is an innovation opportunity and students are encouraged to think out of the box to develop solutions which can be presented in newer ways + which can address the needs in out of the box ways for a certain industry OR makes the platform generic. Above description serves as a guide to specify essential needs that can be satisfied for the developed solution and is not limited only to the scope described

1629

Freelancing Platform

Project Concept : Freelancing Opportunities for India There is a significant gap in connecting freelancers and gig workers with short-term and project-based job opportunities. An platform like upwork is needed to seamlessly connect freelancers with employers and provide tools for managing freelance projects. Requirements: 1. Freelance Job Marketplace: • Develop a marketplace where freelancers can find short-term jobs, gig work, and project-based opportunities. • Allow employers to post projects, specify requirements, and invite freelancers to apply. 2. Freelancer Profile and Portfolio Management: • Enable freelancers to create detailed profiles showcasing their skills, experiences, and portfolio of past work. • Integrate a rating and review system for feedback on completed projects. 3. Extensive Search & Analytics • Enable Employers/Freelancers to do extensive search in the available data / generated data. • Generation of AI enabled insights into the Data and providing newer ways of information availability for job seekers / employers to engage. • AI based Recommendation Systems for seeking opportunities 4.Escrow Account Creation • Create provisions for an escrow account that can be used to hold the money until the job is fully delivered. • Integrate secure payment gateways to facilitate smooth financial transactions between employers and freelancers. Expected Outcome: The platform will connect freelancers with a wide range of job opportunities and provide them with tools to manage projects efficiently, leading to better job satisfaction and increased income opportunities. NOTE : This is an innovation opportunity and students are encouraged to think out of the box to develop solutions which can be presented in newer ways + which can address the needs in out of the box ways for a certain industry OR makes the platform generic. Above description serves as a guide to specify essential needs that can be satisfied for the developed solution and is not limited only to the scope described

1630

Mentor Connect

Project Concept: Mentoring - The best way Mentoring during the Career/Education is a vital aspect for success of a candidate and this can achieve amazingly positive changes in the life of a mentee. Today , India is known due to its demographic advantage and career directions are infinite. However newer directions are demanding candidates to be coached and mentored for progress. This application or platform can be developed by students understanding this knowledge development need and bring together mentor and mentees. Create a platform where candidates can connect with mentors based on the availability of the mentors and mentors should be able to help candidates with their queries and concerns around careers, skill development etc. Mentors could be senior leaders from the industry or could be subject matter experts who have spent appreciable time in the industry and are aware of intricacies around jobs in a specific industry. Requirements: 1. Create an automated calendar booking system: • Booking Automation: Develop an automated calendar booking system that that could create bookings automatically with a mentor based on the mentor’s availability and schedules appointments with mentors based on their availability. The system will check mentors' calendars and automatically find and book suitable time slots for meetings. • User-Friendly Interface: Provide a simple, intuitive interface for candidates to select their preferred time slots, ensuring easy and efficient scheduling. • Integration with Calendly: Consider integrating with existing tools like Calendly to leverage their robust scheduling capabilities. 2. Embedded video call feature: • Video Call Integration: Embed a video call feature within the platform to facilitate virtual meetings between mentors and candidates. • Chat Functionality: Incorporate a chat feature within the video call to allow text-based communication during the session, enabling the sharing of links, documents, and other resources. • Secure and Reliable: Ensure the video call and chat functionalities are secure, reliable, and easy to use. Expected Outcome: The platform will help connect candidates with mentors from the industries and thereby increase their chances of employment through expert guidance and referrals. NOTE : This is an innovation opportunity and students are encouraged to think out of the box to develop solutions which can be presented in newer ways + which can address the needs in out of the box ways for a certain industry OR makes the platform generic. Above description serves as a guide to specify essential needs that can be satisfied for the developed solution and is not limited only to the scope described

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AI-Powered Student Assistance Chatbot for Department of Technical Education, Government of Rajasthan.

Background: There are numerous engineering and polytechnic institutes in Rajasthan running under the Department of Technical Education, Government of Rajasthan. Notably, during the admission process, there is a significant increase in enquiries from various groups, including students, their parents, and other stakeholders. These enquiries cover a wide range of queries related to admission process, eligibility criteria, information about different colleges, fee structure, curriculum , scholarship , hostel facilities, previous year's college and branch-specific allotments placement opportunities and many more. Currently, stakeholders have tocontact colleges individually through phone or email, and sometimes even visit the colleges personally. This process is not only cumbersome for the stakeholders but also demanding to pool manpower for the colleges to manage these inquiries. Detailed Description: With the continuous rise in enquiries, it is becoming increasingly difficult for the colleges to respond promptly and effectively using traditional communication methods. To address this issue more efficiently and ensure timely assistance for everyone, there is a pressing need to adopt new technological solutions. One effective approach is to develop an AI-powered chatbot at centralized level that would serve as a virtual assistant, available 24/7 to answer a wide range of questions. By automating responses to common enquiries, the chatbot would significantly enhance the accessibility to important information and allow staff to focus on handling more complex queries and other critical tasks. For example, the chatbot would provide insights into information about various engineering and polytechnic colleges that falls under the jurisdiction of Department of Technical Education, and guide users through the admission processes, explain fee structures, share curriculum updates, provide details about available scholarships, share alumni information, and share information on job placement opportunities etc This will empower the technical education department because of the ease of providing information, help and advice instantly to prospective students, their parents, and all interested parties. The required information provided by all colleges can be integrated with ease in software. Expected Solutions: 1. Efficient Information Retrieval: The chatbot should rapidly access and provide accurate information from a comprehensive database on topics such as admissions, fees, scholarships, recommendations based on previous years cutoff, minimizing the need for human assistance. Incorporate Natural Language Processing (NLP) to support voice based assistance in English languages and can be extended in Hindi and other regional languages ensuring wide accessibility and understanding. 2. Enhanced User Experience: Design an intuitive interface that allows users to navigate easily and find information quickly. The interface should be straightforward, accessible on common platform, and capable of understanding natural language, ensuring user-friendliness. 3. Reduced Workload: By automating responses to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s), the chatbot will reduce the workload on department staff, allowing them to concentrate on more complex and urgent tasks. 4. Data Insights: The chatbot will gather valuable data from user interactions, helping the department to identify common concerns and optimize it’s services based on these insights.

1632

An Interactive Job and Internship Platform for Technical Education Department, Govt. of Rajasthan

Background: In today's competitive job market, graduates are encountering enormous challenges while their transition from education to employment. Most of the existing platforms do not provide access to a wide array of job opportunities comprehensively. This limitation spans both the private and government sectors, as well as international employment avenues. Another critical shortcoming is the lack of essential resources such as counselling and guidance facilities. Additionally, there is insufficient support for students seeking internships and industrial training. Detailed Description: This platform shall offer a holistic approach to job searching and career development. It focuses on: · Advanced algorithms and AI-driven matchmaking through connecting job seekers with employers. · Extensive access to job opportunities across various sectors and regions including Private sector, Government sector and Overseas Employment · Counseling Services and Guidance Resources · Emphasis on securing internships and industrial training opportunities. · Mentorship Programs: Pairing with industry professionals for guidance Expected Solution: To address the challenges faced by graduates in the modern job market, we propose the development of a comprehensive and integrated platform that will: 1. Enhance Job Market Connectivity: · Establish a robust and interactive platform that bridges the gap between job seekers and potential employers. · Utilize advanced algorithms and AI to match candidates with suitable job opportunities based on their skills, qualifications, and preferences. 2. Expand Access to Opportunities: · Provide a centralized portal offering exhaustive listings of job opportunities private sector, government sector and overseas employment opportunities · Ensure that the platform is updated regularly with diverse and current job listings to maximize employment possibilities for job seekers. 3. Offer Comprehensive Critical Resources: · Integrate a suite of resources tailored to job seekers, including professional counseling and career guidance services. · Provide tools and resources for resume building, interview preparation, and job application processes. 4. Improve Student Support: · Implement dedicated sections for internships and industrial training opportunities to assist students in gaining practical experience. · Offer mentoring and support services to guide students through the process of securing internships and navigating early career challenges. By implementing this comprehensive solution, the platform will significantly enhance graduates connectivity with potential employers, broaden their access to diverse job opportunities, and provide the critical resources and support needed to succeed in the modern job market.

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Intelligent platform to Interconnect Alumni and Student for Technical Education Department, Govt. of Rajasthan

There is a demand for comprehensive Alumni Student interaction platform for Technical Education Department, Govt. of Rajasthan that can strengthen connections between alumni and current students. Following are the issues currently faced: ? Lack of Centralized System: Technical education currently lacks a centralized system for tracking and updating alumni information, including contact details, specialization, and career paths, which resulting into lack of effective communication and engagement. ? Need for Structured Interaction: Without organized platforms, students lack opportunities on valuable real-world experiences and mentorship from alumni. ? Need for Motivation and Guidance: Many students lack motivation and guidance for clarity in career path . Alumni can be essential mentors and role models, providing insights and advice based on their experiences. Description: This problem aims to establish a platform at Technical Education Department, Govt. of Rajasthan to provide interaction and collaboration among alumni and current students, focusing on: ? Enhancing Alumni Engagement: Increase alumni involvement with the institution and its students. ? Providing Mentorship and Guidance: Inspire students with real-world insights and career guidance from alumni. ? Building a Supportive Network: Develop a robust network for lifelong connections and collaborative opportunities, creating an ecosystem where alumni and students can learn from and support each other. This innovative platform should leverage advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), etc.. By leveraging these advanced technologies, the platform can significantly enhance its functionality and user experiences such as suggest connections between students and alumni with similar interests or career paths, industry, and skills. Expected Solutions: ? Create an Alumni Database: Develop a centralized database to store and update information on alumni, including their employment status, contact details, educational and professional achievements, and areas of expertise. ? Build an Engagement Platform: Design and implement an online platform for alumni and students to connect, interact, and collaborate. This platform should support: ? Discussion forums ? Mentorship programs ? Career guidance sessions ? Placement assistance ? Academic support ? Conduct Interaction Sessions: Organize regular interaction events, such as: ? Alumni meetups ? Online webinars ? Panel discussions These sessions will provide students with opportunities to learn from alumni, seek advice, and expand their professional networks. Further, the platform shall detect and prevent fake profiles or fraudulent activities on the platform using blockchain or any authenticated technique. It shall detect and filter inappropriate or harmful content in forums, comments, and user profiles. It may integrate AI-driven chatbots to answer common questions, provide guidance, and assist students with navigating the website.

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Mobile App for Direct Market Access for Farmers

Background: Farmers often face challenges in accessing markets, leading to lower income due to middlemen. This gap restricts their ability to sell produce at fair prices. Description: Create a mobile application that connects farmers directly with consumers and retailers. The app should include features for listing produce, negotiating prices, and managing transactions, thereby reducing dependence on intermediaries. Expected Solution: A user-friendly mobile platform that enables farmers to showcase their products and connect with buyers directly, enhancing their income potential.

1638

AI-Driven Crop Disease Prediction and Management System

Background: Crop diseases can devastate yields, leading to significant financial losses for farmers. Early detection and timely intervention are crucial for effective management. Description: Develop an AI-driven system that analyzes crop images and environmental data to predict potential disease outbreaks. This system will provide farmers with actionable insights and treatment recommendations to mitigate risks. Expected Solution: A mobile and web-based application that utilizes machine learning algorithms to identify crop diseases and suggest preventive measures and treatments based on real-time data.

1639

Sustainable Fertilizer Usage Optimizer for Higher Yield

Background: Excessive and improper use of fertilizers leads to soil degradation and reduced agricultural productivity, negatively impacting farmers’ income. Description: Create a data-driven solution that recommends optimal fertilizer types and quantities based on soil health, crop type, and weather patterns, ensuring sustainable agricultural practices. Expected Solution: An application that analyzes soil data and provides tailored fertilizer recommendations, promoting sustainable farming while enhancing crop yield and farmer income.

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Assured Contract Farming System for Stable Market Access

Background: Farmers often face uncertainties in market access, leading to fluctuating incomes. Contract farming can provide stability by ensuring farmers have guaranteed buyers for their produce. Description: Develop a comprehensive platform that facilitates assured contract farming agreements between farmers and buyers. This platform will enable transparent communication, secure contracts, and timely payments, ensuring farmers have a reliable market for their crops. Expected Solution: An online marketplace that connects farmers with potential buyers, offering tools for contract management, price negotiation, and secure payment processing, thereby enhancing income stability and reducing market risks

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create an Annual Report Portal for institute where all the departmental reports can be integrated and customized

Description: Problem Overview Educational institutes generate vast amounts of data each year, including academic performance, research publications, financial statements, infrastructure developments, student and faculty achievements, and extracurricular activities. Preparing a comprehensive and insightful annual report that accurately reflects the institute's accomplishments and growth is a complex and time-consuming task. It requires the aggregation, organization, analysis, and presentation of diverse data sources in a coherent and visually appealing manner. Challenge Design and develop a user-friendly, efficient, and robust portal that streamlines the process of preparing the annual report for an educational institute. The portal should facilitate the collection, integration, analysis, and visualization of data from various departments and stakeholders within the institute. The goal is to create a dynamic, interactive, and automated system that minimizes manual effort, enhances accuracy, and provides valuable insights. Key Features and Requirements User Authentication and Role Management: Secure login for different user roles (administrators, faculty, students, etc.). Role-based access control to ensure data privacy and security. Data Collection and Integration: Import data from various sources (databases, spreadsheets, surveys, etc.). Integration with existing systems (student management systems, financial software, research databases, etc.). Support for manual data entry where necessary. Data Analysis and Visualization: Tools for analyzing academic performance, research output, financial data, and other metrics. Customizable dashboards for visualizing key performance indicators (KPIs). Graphs, charts, and other visual aids for presenting data trends and insights. Report Generation: Automated generation of the annual report in various formats (PDF, HTML, etc.). Customizable templates for different sections of the report. Inclusion of multimedia elements (images, videos, infographics). Collaboration and Feedback: Features for collaborative editing and review of report content. Mechanisms for collecting feedback from stakeholders. Version control to track changes and maintain document integrity. User Experience: Intuitive and user-friendly interface. Responsive design for accessibility on various devices (desktop, tablet, mobile). Multilingual support for institutes with diverse language needs. Compliance and Standards: Adherence to relevant educational and reporting standards. Data security and privacy compliance with regulations (GDPR, FERPA, etc.). Expected Outcomes Participants are expected to deliver a functional prototype of the annual report preparation portal that demonstrates the core features and addresses the outlined requirements. The solution should be scalable, adaptable to different types of educational institutes, and capable of handling large volumes of data.

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A comprehensive AYUSH Startup Registration Portal to streamline the registration process for startups in the AYUSH sector, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accessibility.

Background: The AYUSH sector, encompassing Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy, is burgeoning with innovative startups. However, these startups face challenges in registering their ventures due to cumbersome, opaque, and decentralized processes. An efficient registration portal is crucial for fostering growth, facilitating regulatory compliance, and promoting the integration of AYUSH solutions into mainstream healthcare. Description: Participants are tasked with creating an AYUSH Startup Registration Portal that simplifies and accelerates the registration process. The portal should be user-friendly, secure, and capable of handling a high volume of registrations. Key features must include: User Authentication: Secure login for startups, government officials, and other stakeholders. Application Submission: Streamlined forms for submitting registration applications, with clear instructions and guidelines. Document Upload: Easy upload and management of necessary documents, ensuring compliance with AYUSH regulations. Status Tracking: Real-time tracking of application status, notifications, and updates for applicants. Data Management: Efficient handling and storage of startup data, ensuring privacy and security. Support and Resources: Access to resources, FAQs, and support for startups during the registration process. Expected Outcome: The expected solutions should deliver a functional, scalable, and secure portal that addresses the current inefficiencies in the AYUSH startup registration process. The portal should enhance user experience, reduce processing times, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Participants should demonstrate innovation in user interface design, data security measures, and integration with existing AYUSH databases. The ultimate goal is to empower AYUSH startups, enabling them to contribute more effectively to the healthcare ecosystem.

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Portal for innovation Excellence Indicators

Problem Overview Innovation is a key driver of growth and success in educational institutions. Tracking and measuring innovation excellence is essential for fostering a culture of continuous improvement, recognizing achievements, and guiding strategic decisions. However, identifying, quantifying, and presenting innovation indicators can be challenging due to the diverse nature of activities, projects, and contributions across different departments. Challenge Design and develop a comprehensive and user-friendly portal that tracks, measures, and showcases innovation excellence within an educational institute. The portal should aggregate data from various sources, provide insightful analytics, and present key innovation indicators in an intuitive and visually appealing manner. The goal is to create a dynamic system that encourages participation, facilitates data-driven decision-making, and highlights the institute's innovative achievements. Key Features and Requirements User Authentication and Role Management: Secure login for different user roles (administrators, faculty, students, etc.). Role-based access control to ensure data privacy and security. Data Collection and Integration: Import data from various sources (research projects, grants, publications, patents, competitions, etc.). Integration with existing systems (research management systems, funding databases, project management tools, etc.). Support for manual data entry where necessary. Innovation Indicators: Define and track key innovation indicators (e.g., number of research papers published, patents filed, grants received, startups incubated, awards won). Customizable indicators to cater to different departments and areas of innovation. Data Analysis and Visualization: Tools for analyzing innovation data and identifying trends. Customizable dashboards for visualizing key innovation indicators. Graphs, charts, and other visual aids for presenting data trends and insights. Recognition and Incentives: Mechanisms for recognizing and rewarding outstanding innovation contributions. Highlighting top-performing individuals, teams, and departments. Generating reports and certificates of achievement. Collaboration and Feedback: Features for collaborative data entry and review. Mechanisms for collecting feedback from stakeholders. Version control to track changes and maintain data integrity. User Experience: Intuitive and user-friendly interface. Responsive design for accessibility on various devices (desktop, tablet, mobile). Multilingual support for institutes with diverse language needs. Compliance and Standards: Adherence to relevant educational and reporting standards. Data security and privacy compliance with regulations (GDPR, FERPA, etc.). Expected Outcomes Participants are expected to deliver a functional prototype of the innovation excellence indicators portal that demonstrates the core features and addresses the outlined requirements. The solution should be scalable, adaptable to different types of educational institutes, and capable of handling large volumes of data.

1644

A web application specifically designed for Indian coal mines to quantify their carbon footprint and explore pathways to carbon neutrality.

Background: India faces a complex challenge in balancing its reliance on coal for energy with its climate change commitments. Coal mining is a major source of carbon emissions, a greenhouse gas contributing to global warming. To achieve carbon neutrality, the Indian coal sector needs to offset its emissions. This can be done through a combination of strategies like reducing emissions from mining activities, adopting cleaner technologies, and offsetting remaining emissions by planting trees that absorb carbon dioxide. A web-based application can be a powerful tool in this journey by helping quantify a mine's carbon footprint and evaluate potential pathways to carbon neutrality. Description: The web based application will have following objectives: Activity wise quantification of Carbon emission in Coal Mines Estimation of existing Carbon Sinks Gap analysis between C emission and sinks and suggesting pathways to carbon neutrality Expected Solution: A comprehensive software solution that includes: Emission estimation: The app would allow users to input data on various mining activities (e.g., excavation, transportation, equipment usage) and estimate the associated carbon emissions based on establishd emission factors. Estimation of Per Capita emissions of a Mine. Carbon Neutrality Pathways: The app could offer features for simulating different emission reduction strategies like: Clean technologies: Assessing the impact of adopting electric vehicles, methane capture systems, and renewable energy sources for mine operations. Afforestation offsets: Calculating the amount of land required for tree plantation to offset remaining emissions based on state specific afforestation plan and Carbon emission reduction. Other Renewables: explore alternative use of energy to reduce direct electricity consumption. Any other pathways: Carbon Credits: Estimation of potential Carbon credit earned as per present market rates. Data visualization: The app should present results visually, using charts and graphs to track emission trends and the effectiveness of implemented strategies. Scalability: Design the app to accommodate different mine sizes and types (underground vs open-cast). Benefits: Transparency: Providing a clear picture of a mine's carbon footprint. Decision support: Helping mine operators make informed choices for emission reduction. Cost savings: Identifying opportunities to optimize operations and potentially reduce costs associated with emissions. Sustainability goals: Aiding Indian coal mines in their journey towards carbon neutrality and supporting the country's overall climate goals.

1645

An app and web based software for Productivity and safety management of coal mines.

Background: Despite the thrust on energy transition from fossil fuel sector to a cost-competitive renewable energy sector, Coal will remain pivotal to energy security of the nation in near future. India is targeting for 1.5 Bt coal production by 2030 to cater to the burgeoning energy needs of the country. To achieve the target, improved productivity and safety in coal mining is pivotal. Description: The problem statement is divided into two parts: one is Digital shift handover log system and other is safety management plan as per DGMS guidelines. A digital shift handover log system is a valuable tool for streamlining and improving the transition of responsibilities and information from one shift to the next within an organization. The problem statement envisages that an app based and web based Shift handover log system be developed as per the Statutory and non-statutory log format currently in practice, which is presently being done manually through paper logs. This will ensure sharing of critical information and briefing of the next shift digitally. It will provide supervisors and operators with an immediate, comprehensive overview of the outgoing shift’s activities. Manual Shift handover causes loss of time and thus productivity of the mining operation. Also, some important information regarding safety may get skipped in the manual system which can cause serious damage to mining operation or loss of life. Digitalised system will ensure that all red flags are properly briefed and major actions which needs to be taken in the next shift is communicated to the shift in charge of next shift beforehand so that he can mentally prepare for the same. This will save time in the forthcoming shift and ensure better productivity. It will also ensure better safety and monitoring of the mine. Every mine has to prepare a Safety Management Plan (SMP) as per DGMS guidelines. This SMP is based on Hazard identification and devising control and monitoring mechanism and fixing responsibility. This SMP implementation needs to be digitalised in the software for better management of risks. Also, this app or web based solution needs to be integrated with ERP software. While designing the software, due care should be given to data security. Possible Solution: An app and web based application can be developed for every type of log book currently in use by supervisors and operators in mining operation and digitalising the Safety Management Plan currently being implemented by mine owners as per DGMS guidelines. Also the application should be able to streamline communication by automatically converting shift logs into organized PDF reports.

1646

App based Project monitoring of S&T/ R&D Projects of Coal Sector

Background: CMPDI is the nodal agency for assessing and monitoring of the various R&D projects funded by CIL and S&T projects funded by S&T. The monitoring of each projects is performed by checking the financial and physical progress certificates submitted in prescribed forms as per S&T guidelines. It also intervenes in case any hindrances are observed /expected which can affect the project activities and timeline. The projects are classified in two, based on its funding i.e. S&T projects funded by MoC and R&D projects funded by CIL. The progress of the S&T projects is being monitored in the various Meetings such as Technical Subcommittee meeting, and SSRC meeting for S&T projects, and that of R&D projects in Apex Committee and R&D Board. The directions/ instruction/suggestion given in the above meetings are to be updated for each projects. As per guidelines, the PI of the projects has to submit the quarterly progress reports along with fund utilisation reports or time extension or additional funds in prescribed forms. The projects wise information’s/ quarterly progress reports of about more than 100 such reports in each quarter are received through mail and post and are maintained in physical files. The data in the above reports which consists of more than 1000 data fields is to be updated manually on the data sheets which consumes a lot of time, manpower and have chances of human errors. Description: The objective is to develop a web based software app suited for windows, android, and Mac, which will incorporate each and every steps/activities involved during the progress of the research projects till it official completion/ closure and maintain the whole database in a defined server for audit and scrutiny. Expected Solution: A web based software app is required to be developed which will authorise the sanctioned project’s proponents to enter data and update the project’s status through the app on PC and phone including all the forms, activity wise time line, schedule table, details of fund utilisation, other necessary input etc. An admin console, to be handled by CMPDI, will also be developed for the following: Creation of unique project code based on the funding and other criteria after approval of the project. Other information such as Title of the projects, Name of Principal Implementing Agencies, Name of Sub-Implementing Agencies, Name of the Project Investigator(s), Project Co-ordinator, Project Investigator, Duration of the projects, project outlay (Agency wise & Head wise), start date, Schedule completion date, etc. On completion, the admin should have the control to set the final status. Official communication on the specified email ids of the authorised project co-ordinators or investigators of implementing/ sub-implementing agencies through Email for Delays, Meetings, revisions etc. Research Investigator Console: For the investigators/ Researchers of the sanctioned project. Initial information of the sanctioned projects will be provided by CMPDI through the admin console and will authorise the investigators with their E-mail or Mobile no. to access their project information and for further updates as mentioned above. The investigator authorised shall receive a unique username and password to access their projects. The investigator will input the desired details such as personal information, bank details of institute/ Organisation of the projects, institutions and the co- investigators in the developed platform and upload necessary documents (the details of the information to be submitted will be provided). The investigator shall submit the progress of projects in prescribed forms as per S&T guidelines (forms will be provided separately), and subsequently receive digitally generated forms which shall be uploaded after competent authorization. The investigator shall submit Annual Audited statement certified by an authorised auditor and data on interest earned along with basis of calculation of interest amount The app should allow project proponents to input data through PC or mobile. The app should further have provision for sending messages as internal chat with the Admin(CMPDI) and E-mails, in case, deadline for quarterly status submission are missed, and the necessary data along with signed documents have not been uploaded for a particular project. On completion of the project, the proponent should upload necessary documents required before and after the project completion. Any modification in the input data should be locked after submission and generation of forms.

1647

Development of AI-ML based models for predicting prices of agri-horticultural commodities such as pulses and vegetable (onion, potato, onion)

The Department of Consumer Affairs monitors the daily prices of 22 essential food commodities through 550 price reporting centres across the country. The Department also maintains buffer stock of pulses, viz., gram, tur, urad, moon and masur, and onion for strategic market interventions to stabilize the volatility in prices. Decisions for market interventions such as release of stocks from the buffer are taken on the basis of the price trends and outlook. At present, the analyses of prices are based on the seasonality, historical and emerging trends, market intelligence inputs, crop sowing and production estimates. ARIMA based economic models have also been used to examine and forecast prices of pulses.

1648

Online Chatbot based ticketing system

Background: Visitors to museums often face several significant challenges due to manual ticket booking systems. One prominent issue is the inefficiency and time consumption associated with the process. Long queues are common, especially during peak hours, weekends, or special exhibitions, leading to frustration and impatience among visitors. Besides the wait times, the manual system is prone to errors, such as incorrect ticket issuance, double bookings, or lost records, which can cause further delays and inconvenience. Overall, these challenges associated with manual ticket booking systems significantly detract from the visitor experience, reducing satisfaction and potentially impacting the museum's reputation and visitor numbers. Description: The implementation of a chatbot for ticket booking in a museum addresses several critical needs, enhancing the overall visitor experience and streamlining museum operations. Here are the key reasons for adopting a chatbot ticket booking system: 1. Improved Customer Service 2. Efficient Handling of High Volumes 3. Cost-Effective Solution 4. Data Collection and Analysis 5. Accessibility 6. Reduced Human Error 7. Multilingual Support 8. Enhanced Marketing and Promotion Expected Solution: An efficient and responsive multilingual chatbot based ticketing system that can handle all kinds of bookings from gate entry to shows. Payment gateway should also be integrated to make it fully free from human intervention. It will also provide analytics to aid in more efficient decision making process.

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DDoS Protection System for Cloud: Architecture and Tool

Background: Many organization are using Cloud for hosting their web applications. The attackers can try to attack these webservers for achieving Denial of Service attack. Specifically, Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, service or network of Cloud infrastructure by overwhelming the target or its surrounding infrastructure with a flood of internet traffic. DDoS attacks achieve effectiveness by utilizing multiple compromised computer systems assources of attack traffic. Exploited machines can include computers and other networked resources. Therefore, it is essential to develop appropriate security tools to counter and protect against these attacks. • Description: The most obvious symptom of a DDoS attack is that a website or service suddenly becomes slow or unavailable. But since a number of causes such a legitimate spike in traffic can create similar performance issues, further investigation is usually required. Therefore, suitable analytics tools need to be developed to clearly identify an attack as DDoS. Following are some of the patterns for a DDoS attack: 1. Suspicious amounts of traffic originating from a single IP address or IP range 2. A flood of traffic from users who share a single behavioral profile, such as device type, geolocation, or web browser version 3. An unexplained surge in requests to a single page or endpoint 4. Odd traffic patterns such as spikes at odd hours of the day or patterns that appear to be unnatural (e.g. a spike every 10 minutes) There are other, more specific signs of DDoS attack that can vary depending on the type of attack. The tool developer should be creative to consider other signs also. For the above problem statements, following assumptions can be made: 1. Cloud is hosting a website and providing some services to its users. 2. The website should be always up and providing services to its users (high availability). 3. The attackers can flood the website directly or via other nodes (DDoS). 4. The attacker can also sabotage the link between a client and webserver. 5. The attack can come from outside or from within the cloud infrastructure. A solution needs to be built by suitably designing the cloud architecture and developing some tool (s) to automatically detect and recover from the DDoS attack. Expected Solution: A set of developed tool(s) along with a suitable Cloud architecture to be demonstrated. The demonstrated website should be protected well against different types of DDoS attack. In case of an attack, the developed security tools should be able to automatically detect and protect a website hosted on cloud infrastructure against DDoS attacks. The solution should also demonstrate the automatic recovery from the attack. As high availability is an essential feature, the down time (recovery time) should be minimized to the extent possible.

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Early Warning System for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs)

• Background: Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) occur when the dam containing a glacial lake fails, releasing large volumes of water suddenly and causing catastrophic downstream flooding. Climate change is increasing the number and size of glacial lakes, heightening the risk of GLOFs. Curent monitoring and prediction methods can be improved with advanced technologies like remote sensing, sensors installed near glacial lakes and machine learning. • Description: The aim is to develop a remote sensing and/or sensor-based Early Warning System (EWS) for GLOFs by utilizing remote sensing data, network of IoT sensors and advanced data analytics. The system will continuously monitor and identify critical changes in lake size, water level, temperature, sudden water flow, dam stability and ground movement etc. around glacial lakes. The machine learning algorithms will analyse the information to detect early signs of potential outbursts. This approach will significantly enhance the capability to predict and respond to GLOFs, improving safety, reducing economic losses, and contributing to resilient infrastructure planning in glacial regions. • Expected Solution: A Sensor which can be installed in glacial lake area, or a predictive model that significantly improves the Early Warning System ability for GLOFs, providing critical lead time for evacuation and mitigation efforts.

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Microphone array-based direction of arrival for gunshot detection

• Background: The Army of many developed countries has their own gunshot detector system which would alert the troop about the direction from where gun shot has been fired so that troop can take preventive measure to safeguard their soldiers • Description: The system consists of number of omnidirectional microphones preferably six. The output of microphone will be fed to the analog to digital converter and then this signal is fed to the FPGA . Inside FPGA, each channel will be filtered using Bandpass filter so as to limit the band to approx. 3Khz. After this sound classification and localization algorithm will deduce the direction from where the bullet has been fired and display the result on a Graphical LCD. • Expected Solution: An FPGA based solution with suitable algorithm for classification and localization of sound. The final result will be displayed on Graphic LCD

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Extraction and Verification of Information from semi-categorised data.

• Background: Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) under DRDO, Ministry of Defence invites online biodata applications with requisite eligibility supporting documents from candidates. Verification of these documents is presently a manual process. • Description: The verification of submitted documents such as educational certificates, marksheets, GATE scorecard, experience, caste, EWS, PwD certificate, etc. by applicants, as applicable against advertised vacancies, is presently carried out manually. These documents, generally available in image or PDF form, may be in languages other than Hindi or English. In order to verify the information filled by applicants in their biodata applications can be verified using Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) techniques involving Machine Learning Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, etc. • Expected Solution: The extraction of information from submitted documents can take place at the time of application form submission and alerting applicant in case of any mismatch. Thereafter, while screening of applications more robust data extraction techniques may be employed to further avoid any chances of error. The extracted information may be presented using modern business intelligence tools thus highlighting the efficiency of process. The solution should be able to process documents with Three Sigma accuracy with a speed of not more than 3 seconds per document.

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Web based Selector-Applicant Simulation Software

Background: Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) under DRDO, Ministry of Defence carries out interviews for applications received against advertised vacancies and for promotion to next higher grade for scientific manpower inducted within DRDO. Description: The process of interviewing is a challenging task. An unbiased objective interviewing process helps identify the right talent. The basic process of an interview involves posing a set of questions by an interviewer and thereafter evaluating responses from candidates. Thus, the questions asked should be relevant and match the area/ expertise of the applicant and the responses should also be of relevance w.r.t. the question asked. Expected Solution: The proposed solution should provide experts as well as candidates a real life Board Room experience, starting with initial ice-breaking questions leading to in-depth techno-managerial (depending on the level of candidate) questions. It shall also be able to provide a quantifiable score for experts as well as the candidate for the relevancy of questions w.r.t. the area/ expertise of the applicant. Similarly, candidate responses should also be graded for relevancy w.r.t. the question asked, finally assisting in arriving at an overall score for the subject knowledge of the candidate and thus his/ her suitability against the advertised post.

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Determining expert relevance with respect to interview board subject and candidates’ area of expertise

Background: Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC) under DRDO, Ministry of Defence conducts interview for recommending candidates under recruitment, assessment and for sponsorship to acquire higher qualification. Description: The process of conducting an interview comprises of selection of board members i.e. experts from DRDO, industry, academia, etc. It is a challenge to manually match profile of subject experts w.r.t. interview board subject and candidates’ area of expertise. Expected Solution: The solution shall be able to provide a matching score for experts whose domain matches w.r.t. interview board subject and candidates area of expertise and thereafter should be able to predict suitability of expert for a particular interview board through a relevancy score. To arrive on the relevancy score for an expert the system should be able to determine a profile score for each selected expert w.r.t. profile of candidates to be interviewed.

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Detecting oil spills at marine environment using Automatic Identification System (AIS) and satellite datasets

Background: The impact of oil spills at sea is multifaceted, affecting the environment, economy, public health, and society at large. Preventing spills through stringent regulations, improved technology, and better safety practices is crucial to mitigate these devastating effects. Automatic oil spill detection using Automatic Identification System (AIS) and satellite datasets is essential for environmental protection, public health and safety, economic stability, regulatory enforcement, technological advancement, and operational efficiency. This approach enables timely and effective responses to oil spills, mitigating their impact and promoting sustainable maritime practices. Integrating AIS and satellite datasets significantly enhances the early detection of oil spills at sea by combining real-time vessel tracking with advanced remote sensing capabilities. Detailed description: The automatic identification of oil leaks and spills from ships and vessels using AIS (Automatic Identification System) and satellite datasets involves integrating real-time tracking and advanced remote sensing technologies to monitor marine environments effectively. AIS provides crucial information such as the vessel's unique identifiers (IMO number, call sign), real-time positional data (latitude, longitude), speed over ground (SOG), course over ground (COG), heading, type of vessel, dimensions, draught, destination, estimated time of arrival (ETA), and cargo details. To detect a vessel in distress, AIS data have to be monitored for anomalies, such as sudden changes in speed or course, erratic movements, or unexpected stops. These irregularities can signal potential distress, prompting further investigation. Once detecting the distress, the same location/vessel have to be monitored using space borne satellite datasets for oil leaks, orientation of the vessel and its change in datum. The integration of AIS data with satellite datasets, enhances the ability to detect oil leaks early and can respond to situations efficiently. As far as study area, any of the below options may be considered. Option 1 : off Mumbai: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HUisEfMA20ilODdeoRYVneG2i1ZbRBNB/view?usp=drive_link Option 2 :Gulf of Mexico – North American waters: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_iEcojaZNaezOqKwxHtCenjgOW58lPgA/view?usp=drive_link Expected solution: Automated oil spill detection system for early detection of oil spills A software/tool/system to be developed for detecting oil spills/vessel in distress with suitable methodology that involves programming in python. The tool/system should detect the anomalies in AIS around the vessel. The distress/anomaly zone has to be monitored for oil spills using Satellite datasets. This can help in early detection of oil leak from a ship or vessel. The information can be passed on to the regulatory authorities for quicker and efficient response.

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Development of a mobile application to provide recreational suitability information of beach locations across India.

Background: Coastal tourism is one of the priority areas highlighted in the Draft Blue economy policy of India. As such, use of technology to improve the tourism and related sectors is the need of the hour. Given the expected increase in the coastal tourism of our country, there is a need to ensure safety of the tourists. In this regard, a mobile application indicating the suitability of beaches for recreational activities (based on the current ocean state like wave heights/ocean currents, meteorological parameters like wind, water quality etc.) will be a useful value addition to the coastal tourism sector. Description: The proposed app should be able to provide tourism suitability (say suitable/not suitable based on various parameters) at a particular point of time across various beaches in India. Create locations of different beaches across the country. Different parameters to be considered to determine suitability of a coastal location for recreation activities like Ocean alerts (High Wave/Swell Surge/Ocean Currents/Storm Surge/Tsunami), Winds, Water quality assessments. These parameters will be available via INCOIS (Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services) API. The application should devise a method/algorithm to use the above parameters and make the safety/suitability decision at the different locations. Visualization using geospatial maps and colour codes based on suitability of locations. Based on the current location of the user, alert notifications to be provided in case of any alerts in the coastal location of the user) to be provided Expected Solution: Design and development of a mobile application which identifies suitability of coastal tourism sites based on the current weather and oceanic conditions. This can help to save lives and better plan the coastal tourist/recreational activities for the user.

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Integrated Geo-Referenced Fish Catch Data Repository and Access System

Background: INCOIS provides fishery advisory services to fishermen through potential fishing zone (PFZ) advisories that proven to benefit fishing communities by making fishing more economical and reducing fuel consumption, as fishermen can directly target areas with abundant fish. Current research is focused on advancing the fisheries forecasting services through developing species-specific advisory services. However, predicting species-specific abundance requires a deep understanding of the habitat suitability of commercially important species. This requires analyzing fish catch data alongside environmental variables at the locations of fish occurrence and abundance, identifying the most important variables contributing to their abundance, and ultimately fitting these data to appropriate prediction models. INCOIS is striving to collect geo-referenced fish catch data from various sources, including data from other research Institutions, industry collaborators, research cruises, and a dedicated app that captures fisheries information through images from fish catch locations. However, at present there is no systematic mechanism to aggregate and store these information from multiple channels to a single data base. As a result, the data is highly scattered and disaggregated, leading to wastage of time and confusion among scientific personnel developing species-specific habitat suitability models, since this disorganization makes it difficult to access all available datasets for analysis. Detailed Description: Considering the difficulties in collecting georeferenced fish catch data, each single dataset is highly crucial for habitat suitability models. Therefore, there is a need for a comprehensive database to store all available georeferenced fish catch information with appropriate filters and visualization tools. This would enable dedicated personnel to easily access and download all data available for a particular species. Such a dataset would also be highly beneficial for new scientists interested in working on different species, resulting in species specific advisory services for more species in future. Data input, classification and arrangement The software solution for the portal should handle input data in Excel format and organize it by date, location, depth, and species. Some datasets provide the weight of individual species, while others are only the aggregate weight of the catch with only the information on presence of individual species, not their catch weights. Therefore, there should be separate modules for occurrence and abundance of species. The module for abundance should store data that includes catch weight of individual species, while the module for occurrence should store data with and without catch weight. Users, Data output and visualization The users of the portal will primarily be scientific personnel working on specific species or multiple species, interested in visualizing and downloading data for their target species. Therefore, the portal should display search results for a species using appropriate maps and graphical formats, and also allow users to download the data in Excel/CSV format with columns for Date, Species, Latitude, Longitude, Catch Weight, and Depth. -In some instances, scientific personnel may also be interested in studying the fish assemblage patterns of multiple species within a particular geographical area over time. Thus, the output filters should also allow users to filter data by area (using latitude and longitude bounds) and display the occurrences and abundances of all available species over different time scales, along with relevant data on their depth of occurrence. Data Accessibility The Data repository should have an admin page to continuously update the database, and users should be able to login with appropriate credentials to access the data. Expected Solution: A comprehensive data base to feed, arrange, store and visualize disaggregated data on fish catch. This would make research towards species-specific fisheries forecasts hassle-free and smooth, saving time and effort in collecting and compiling information, allowing researchers to focus on more productive tasks.

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Development of a versatile and fast algorithm for the optimal ship routing

Background: Most of the goods are transported around the world by shipping which relies heavily on fossil fuels for powering. Given the expenditure of the shipping industry on the fuel, a main objective of a shipping company is to optimize the ship route for the least fuel consumption. Depending on the type and purpose of the voyage, it is also desirable to optimize several other parameters such as, the travel time, passenger comfort and route safety, to avoid any damage to the ship, cargo, crew and passengers. Optimization of each of these parameters serves a purpose. For instance, an energy efficient route may not be safe in terms of weather. Therefore, to avoid loss of life and property, route weather safety needs to be considered. An application suggesting the optimal route based on the chosen set of optimal parameters for any voyage between two ports in the Indian Ocean, will immensely benefit the Indian shipping industry. Description: At the heart of any optimal ship routing application lies the optimization algorithm. Although scientific literature is available on various methods of optimizing the ship routes, given the commercial potential, there are no applications available publicly which can be customized for the Indian Ocean region. The optimization methods reported in literature range in complexity, computation time, versatility, etc. Various factors, such as, the forcings (surface winds, currents and waves), design of the ship and ship drift characteristics, impact the ship’s motion at sea. The optimal route must be continually evolving because the weather conditions keep changing as a ship proceeds on its voyage. Therefore, it is crucial to choose a suitable optimization method that can optimize several parameters for a range of ships (with varying type, dimensions, drift characteristics of a ship) and develop an algorithm to return an optimal route within a reasonable computational time. The algorithm can optimize for the voyage time and safety to begin with but with a scope for addition of more optimization parameters. To get an idea of the problem, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct9v-mQgYqE ii) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCTdHRTWtNI Expected Solution: Identification of a versatile optimization method and development of a reasonably fast algorithm, preferably written in an open-source programming language such as Python

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Data download Duplication Alert System (DDAS)

Background: In an institute environment, multiple users often require access to the same datasets for various purposes. However, due to lack of communication or visibility, these users may unknowingly download duplicate copies of the same data. This leads to unnecessary consumption of resources, including bandwidth and storage, and complicates data management. The DDAS (Data download Duplication Alert System) addresses this issue by notifying users with an alert if a potential duplicate download is identified. This system helps optimize resource usage, save time, and streamline data management processes. Description: Managing data downloads efficiently is crucial for optimizing resources and maintaining order in any organization. A DDAS addresses the issue of multiple users inadvertently downloading duplicate copies of the same datasets across various fields. The DDAS operates by maintaining a repository or database that records metadata of all downloaded datasets. This metadata includes details such as file names, sizes, timestamps, and download locations. When a user initiates a download request, the system checks the database to determine if the dataset has already been downloaded by any user. To identify duplicates accurately, the system uses file history or unique identifiers, ensuring duplicates are detected even if file names differ. If a potential duplicate is detected, the system prompts the user with an alert. This alert provides comprehensive information about the existing dataset, including its location and the timestamp of the original download. By doing so, the DDAS helps users avoid unnecessary downloads, thereby optimizing resource usage, saving time, and streamlining data management processes. This system is designed to be flexible and applicable across various fields and industries, including academic institutions, research facilities, and any other domain where efficient data management is critical. By preventing duplicate downloads, the DDAS ensures that resources are used effectively, contributing to overall organizational efficiency. Expected Solution: To mitigate this issue, a robust solution is needed to design and develop a system that generates alerts when users attempt to download data already available within the institute's repository or any of the user accounts. The alert system should promptly notify users about the existence, properties (such as the period, spatial domain, and other relevant data attributes), and location of the required data, thereby preventing unnecessary duplication and promoting efficient resource utilization. Implementing this solution allows organizations to streamline data access processes and reduce redundancy. This system has to be applicable across various fields and industries, including academic institutions, research facilities, government agencies, and more.

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Interactive gamified approach to Ocean Literacy

Background: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations members in 2015, created 17 world Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It was also accepted that these SDGs are not possible to achieve without changing humanity’s relationship with the oceans. To realize that, in 2017, it was decided that the decade of 2021-30 is to be observed as UN Decade of Ocean Sciences for Sustainable Development (or UN Ocean Decade). INCOIS is identified as UN Ocean Decade Collaborative Centre for the Indian Ocean Region to help address all the ten UN Ocean Decade challenges (https://oceandecade.org/challenges/). Description: The creative solution proposed herein will address mainly (but not limited to) challenge-10. The gamified way of creating ocean related awareness is aimed for all age-groups and diverse education levels. Considering popularity of online gaming (multi-role playing to conventional games such as ludo) and affordable devices along with data plans, this approach is promising option for ocean literacy. For a starter, one such solution (but very limited/basic in nature) can be found at: https://www.outreachgames.org/OceanProtector/main.html. Expected Solution: The user will be able to chose from a variety of sea-going roles e.g. but not limited to, fishermen, captain of a ship, tourism operator etc. Based on the role, one needs to choose the correct sea conditions to be at a location (or move away) with the help of available/applicable ocean information services form INCOIS (simulated for the game). Correct decision (e.g. going for fishing to PFZ zone or moving away from the shore when tsunami is detected) will add to the points and help player achieve next level. Wrong decision may result in loosing points and add other gaming penalties (e.g. start over or wait till certain time etc etc). Users goal would be to advance and maintain gains at the daily, weekly etc leaderboards so in that way it would be competitive among the users even though their game decisions are not affecting to the others directly. The solution should be suitable for windows and android environments (web and browser based) and scalable over the time by the host institute independently post-SIH

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Implement Software Solutions to Reduce Student Dropout Rates at Various Educational Stages

Background: Student dropout rates in India are influenced by socio-economic and educational factors, affecting marginalized communities the most. Addressing dropout rates is essential for equitable education and socio-economic development. The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes the importance of reducing dropout rates and ensuring quality education up to at least the secondary level. Description: This solution focuses on creating software tools to address and reduce dropout rates. The tools will help identify at-risk students, provide personalized support, and engage communities. By leveraging technology, the aim is to improve student retention, align with NEP 2020’s goals, and support a holistic approach to education. Innovative Software Solutions: a) AI-Driven Early Warning System: o Description: Develop an AI-powered software platform that analyzes student data (attendance, grades, behaviour) to predict which students are at risk of dropping out. The system will provide alerts to educators and administrators, enabling timely interventions. o Features: Predictive analytics, real-time alerts, data visualization, and intervention recommendations. b) Community Learning Hub Platform: o Description: Create an online platform that supports community learning hubs in rural and underserved areas. This platform will offer digital resources, tutoring sessions, and virtual mentoring, providing additional educational support to students. o Features: Online classes, resource library, virtual tutoring, and community forums. c) Mobile Learning Application: o Description: Develop a mobile application that delivers personalized learning experiences, including interactive lessons, quizzes, and educational games. The app will provide resources for students who have limited access to traditional education. o Features: Interactive content, offline access, progress tracking, and personalized learning paths. d) Financial Support Management System: o Description: Build a software system to manage scholarship and financial aid applications. The platform will streamline the application process, track disbursements, and provide information on available financial support to reduce economic barriers. o Features: Application tracking, financial aid management, eligibility assessment, and reporting tools. e) Parental Engagement Portal: o Description: Develop a web-based portal to engage and educate parents about their child's education. The portal will include resources on supporting learning at home, tracking student progress, and receiving updates from teachers. o Features: Parent-teacher communication, educational resources, progress reports, and event notifications. f) Flexible Schooling Management System: o Description: Create a software system to manage flexible schooling options, such as evening classes and part-time programs. The system will allow students to enrol, track their progress, and manage their schedules. o Features: Enrolment management, schedule tracking, progress monitoring, and integration with existing school systems. g) Student Support and Engagement App: o Description: Develop an app that provides personalized support and engagement for students at risk of dropping out. Features will include counselling support, motivational content, and tools for setting and tracking academic goals. o Features: Counselling resources, goal-setting tools, motivational content, and engagement tracking. By implementing these software solutions, the goal is to reduce dropout rates significantly by addressing the key factors that contribute to student attrition. These solutions are designed to align with the NEP 2020’s objective of ensuring universal access to education and improving student retention.

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