Shortlisted (23)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.