Track 2 Results

24–25 June 2026 Idea Pitch IIT Kharagpur

Shortlisted (23)

  1. 1.

    AISHWARYA ARAVINDHAN

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-2801

    Idea Title: E-LTTOB

    Idea Description: A sustainable project that converts discarded banana pseudostem waste into biodegradable Polylactic Acid (PLA) through cellulose extraction, glucose production, and fermentation-based synthesis. It aims to reduce plastic pollution, utilize agricultural waste effectively, and promote a circular bioeconomy using renewable biomass resources.

  2. 2.

    ANANDI GUPTA

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-0626

    Idea Title: Smart Deployable Mining Safety Tunnel

    Idea Description: A deployable honeycomb-inspired protective tunnel system designed to enhance underground mining safety by providing temporary structural support and real-time monitoring of tunnel conditions. Integrated sensors detect structural stress, hazardous gases, and worker health parameters, enabling early warnings and reducing the risk of injuries and fatalities from tunnel collapses and unsafe mining environments.

  3. 3.

    APARNA. S

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-1702

    Idea Title: A Bioactive Piezoelectric Silk-PVDF Wound Dressing for Self-Powered Electrical Stimulation and Accelerated Skin Regeneration

    Mentor: Saurav Kumar

    Team Members: Isha Sanjay

    Idea Description: A wearable, battery-free patch that uses piezoelectric PVDF nanofibers and silk-derived sericin hydrogel to generate therapeutic electrical stimulation from a patient's natural movements. The device aims to accelerate peripheral nerve healing, improve functional recovery, and provide a non-invasive, affordable solution for nerve injury rehabilitation.

  4. 4.

    ARNA NANDI

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-2271

    Idea Title: Transformation-Invariant Provenance Engine for Solving LLM Model Collapse

    Idea Description: A software solution that embeds invisible cryptographic watermarks directly into a program’s Abstract Syntax Tree (AST), making ownership verification resistant to code formatting and modification. The system aims to ensure code provenance, protect intellectual property, and help prevent AI model degradation by distinguishing human-written code from synthetic AI-generated content.

  5. 5.

    ARYAN DHANGAR

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-2183

    Idea Title: Sunsutra: Demand Aggregation Platform for Affordable Renewable Energy Access

    Team Members: Aryan Dhangar Aditya Kumar Rohit Bej Manmohan Dubey

    Idea Description: Sun Sutra aggregates electricity demand from multiple MSMEs and connects them with renewable energy developers, enabling access to affordable long-term green power contracts. By handling regulatory compliance, documentation, and power procurement complexities, the platform reduces electricity costs for industries while helping renewable energy producers efficiently serve distributed consumers.

  6. 6.

    BHUSHAN KUMAR

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-1097

    Idea Title: AquaVolt:Battery-free, low cost wireless water overflow automation

    Idea Description: AquaVolt is a battery-free, wireless water tank overflow prevention system that uses the energy of overflowing water to generate electricity through a miniature turbine based on Faraday’s law. The generated power triggers a wireless signal to automatically switch off the water pump, reducing water wastage, electricity consumption, and maintenance issues associated with conventional wired sensors and controllers.

  7. 7.

    BIPROTIK MALLICK

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-2942

    Idea Title: Adaptive mold forming using scissor mechanism

    Mentor: Assistant Professor Aghna mukherjee

    Team Members: Sreijan sinha, Aindrila roy, Biprotik mallick

    Idea Description: This project proposes an affordable alternative to actuator-based adaptive moulds by using a scissor-mechanism-driven system to create customizable curved concrete surfaces. By combining curve-generation algorithms, reusable mould design, and surface modelling, it aims to make free-form architecture accessible to smaller enterprises while reducing manufacturing costs and material waste.

  8. 8.

    FATHIMA RILWANA

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-2280

    Idea Title: Smart Fisherman Assistant: AI Powered Marine Safety and Fish Catch Prediction System

    Idea Description: An AI-powered mobile application that integrates weather forecasts, satellite-based fishing zone predictions, GPS navigation, and maritime boundary alerts to support fishermen in real time. The platform provides voice-based guidance in local languages, helping improve safety, reduce fuel consumption, enhance fishing efficiency, and offer emergency assistance through an SOS feature.

  9. 9.

    HARI OM

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-3057

    Idea Title: S.H.E.E.T.A.L : Synthesized Heat-blocking Eco-Engineered Tiles from Aluminum Laminates

    Idea Description: Project S.H.E.E.T.A.L. converts unrecyclable multi-layer plastic waste into fire-resistant, waterproof insulation panels using heat-compression technology and mineral additives. These panels reflect solar heat and reduce indoor temperatures in homes and buildings, simultaneously addressing plastic pollution, urban heat stress, and energy consumption through a circular economy approach.

  10. 10.

    HARISANKAR SREEJITH UNNITHAN

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-1510

    Idea Title: VOICE ACTIVATED ACOUSTIC LEVITATION

    Idea Description: Project VAAL is an FPGA-based acoustic levitation system that enables real-time, low-latency manipulation of objects using dynamically controlled ultrasonic fields. By replacing software-based phase calculations with parallel hardware acceleration, it achieves precise and scalable touchless object handling for applications in biomedical research, semiconductor manufacturing, materials processing, and micro-robotics.

  11. 11.

    KHUSHI RAJPUT

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-2173

    Idea Title: SATELLITE - AI integration for climate resilient smart agriculture in India

    Idea Description: This project leverages all-weather radar imagery from the NASA–ISRO NISAR satellite and AI models to monitor soil moisture, crop health, and climate risks in real time. The system delivers actionable SMS-based advisories on irrigation, harvesting, and weather threats, helping farmers improve yields, conserve resources, and adapt to climate change without requiring expensive on-field sensors.

  12. 12.

    KRISHNA GUPTA

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-2053

    Idea Title: Low-Cost Handheld Multi Spectral Sensor for Non-destructive Estimation of Biochemical properties in Tea leaves.

    Mentor: Dr Prithwiraj Dey

    Team Members: Krishna Gupta

    Idea Description: A handheld spectral sensing device that uses machine learning and visible-spectrum analysis to estimate key tea leaf biochemical parameters, including polyphenols, amino acids, chlorophyll, and carotenoids, in real time. The battery-powered system enables rapid, non-destructive, and cost-effective field assessment of tea quality, reducing reliance on laboratory testing and supporting better agricultural decision-making.

  13. 13.

    LOPAMUDRA DAS

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-2098

    Idea Title: A Mussel-Inspired Biomimetic ECM Protein-based Composite Coating for Enhanced Osseointegration and Stability in Dental/ Orthopaedic Implants

    Mentor: Dr. Nishant Chakravorty

    Idea Description: This project develops a mussel-inspired ECM-protein-based bio-composite coating that enhances the stability and osseointegration of metallic implants while promoting bone regeneration and wound healing. The multifunctional adhesive coating exhibits strong tissue adhesion, self-healing behavior, osteogenic potential, and biocompatibility, offering a cost-effective solution to reduce implant failure and improve patient recovery outcomes.

  14. 14.

    MOHD FUZAIL

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-2365

    Idea Title: Development of a Zero-Energy Sub-Floor Passive Cooling System Using Phase Change Materials for Non-AC Public Buses

    Idea Description: This project proposes a zero-energy cooling system for public buses that uses ram air intake, filtered airflow channels, and phase-change material (PCM) cooling modules to reduce cabin temperatures by 7–8°C. By creating a cooler microclimate without additional power consumption, the system aims to improve passenger comfort and reduce heat stress during summer travel.

  15. 15.

    MOHNISH CHAUDHARI

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-2005

    Idea Title: Natural Disaster Power Grid Self Healing AI

    Idea Description: An AI-driven smart grid management system that predicts disaster-related power failures, automatically isolates damaged sections, and reroutes electricity through alternative transmission paths in real time. By prioritizing critical infrastructure such as hospitals, emergency shelters, and communication networks, the system enhances grid resilience, minimizes blackout durations, and improves disaster response capabilities.

  16. 16.

    NIKHIL KUMAR

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-2506

    Idea Title: Multi gas detection and Safety guidance system

    Idea Description: A low-cost wearable safety device that continuously monitors hazardous gases in confined environments such as sewers and mines using multiple gas sensors. The system provides real-time alerts and safety guidance through a mobile application, helping prevent worker fatalities and health risks by enabling early detection of dangerous conditions.

  17. 17.

    PRIYANSHU SAHU

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-2959

    Idea Title: Argus - Reimagining Elder Care Without Cameras or Wearables

    Mentor: Sagnik Ghosh

    Team Members: Priyanshu Sahu, S Khanishkar

    Idea Description: Argus is a privacy-preserving elder care system that uses mmWave radar sensors to monitor presence, movement, falls, breathing, and pulse rate without requiring wearables or cameras. The AI-powered platform detects emergencies such as falls or abnormal inactivity and automatically alerts caregivers or emergency services, enabling safer independent living for seniors while maintaining privacy.

  18. 18.

    SAMMI JASSI

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-1060

    Idea Title: EcoAnode: Transforming Waste into Battery-Grade Carbon

    Idea Description: EcoAnode converts agricultural and carbon-rich industrial waste such as rice husk, coconut shells, and sugarcane bagasse into battery-grade carbon anodes for next-generation energy storage systems. By transforming waste into valuable battery materials, the project promotes sustainable manufacturing, reduces environmental pollution, and supports the development of affordable, circular-economy-based battery technologies.

  19. 19.

    SANU KUMAR

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-2750

    Idea Title: HydroSentry AI

    Team Members: Rishabh Soni,Sanu Kumar

    Idea Description: This project develops an affordable, portable water testing kiosk that uses controlled lighting, image processing, and TinyML on an ESP32-S3 to analyze test strips without internet connectivity. Designed for rural communities, it provides rapid, low-cost assessment of water quality and delivers easy-to-understand safety reports through a mobile app, helping prevent water-borne diseases.

  20. 20.

    SARTHAK SAHU

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-2941

    Idea Title: OrthoTwin

    Team Members: 1.Sarthak Sahu 2.Khush Tekchandani 3.Debargha Chatterjee

    Idea Description: OrthoTwin combines MRI imaging, artificial intelligence, and 3D reconstruction to create a patient-specific digital twin of the spine. The platform simulates and compares potential treatment outcomes—including physiotherapy, surgery, medication, and rehabilitation—helping clinicians make more personalized, data-driven decisions before real-world intervention.

  21. 21.

    SAYANTON MOHANTA

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-2201

    Idea Title: Proactive Highway Risk Mapping Based on Driver Cognitive Demand Under Mixed Traffic Condition

    Mentor: DR MADHUMITA PAUL

    Idea Description: This research proposes a human-centered highway safety framework that evaluates driver workload by integrating roadway design, traffic interactions, roadside environment, behavioral responses, and physiological indicators. The system generates cognitive risk maps to identify high-stress and high-risk road segments before accidents occur, enabling proactive safety audits, infrastructure improvements, and safer highway planning under Indian mixed-traffic conditions.

  22. 22.

    SNEHA BEESAM

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-3073

    Idea Title: Detecting farmer heat stroke in fields

    Team Members: Sneha beesam,lasya sri, rohith,

    Idea Description: This project develops a low-cost wearable device that combines temperature sensing and surface EMG-based muscle fatigue monitoring to detect early signs of heat stress in agricultural workers. By providing real-time, personalized alerts for rest, hydration, or cooling, the system helps prevent heat-related illnesses and improves occupational safety during prolonged fieldwork in hot environments.

  23. 23.

    VAMSI KRISHNA VEERAVALLI

    PRAVAH ID: PRAVAH-2026-1775

    Idea Title: VacuBond: Design of a High-Vacuum Chamber System for Wafer-to-Wafer van der Waals Bonding

    Team Members: Vamsi Krishna, Aakhib

    Idea Description: This project designs a complete ultra-high vacuum (UHV) chamber system for semiconductor wafer bonding, integrating structural design, vacuum pumping, sealing, and process control to achieve pressures below 10⁻⁶ Torr. Using commercially available components, the system enables rapid pump-down, precise valve sequencing, and reliable contamination-free bonding, offering a cost-effective and industry-relevant solution for advanced semiconductor manufacturing and research.