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Smart Curriculum Activity & Attendance App
Organization: Government of Punjab
Category: Software | Theme: Smart Education

Problem Description

Many educational institutions still depend on manual attendance systems, which are time-consuming and error-prone. Teachers spend a significant portion of class time marking attendance, reducing valuable instructional hours. Additionally, students often waste free periods with unproductive activities due to a lack of structured guidance. This leads to poor time management and reduced alignment with long-term academic or career goals. There is also a gap in personalized learning support during idle classroom hours. Institutions currently lack tools that integrate daily schedules with individual student planning and automated tracking.

Impact / Why this problem needs to be solved

This issue impacts both administrative efficiency and student development. Automating attendance saves teachers' time and ensures more accurate records. Additionally, providing students with structured personal development activities during free time helps improve productivity, goal clarity, and learning outcomes. Institutions can also gain better insight into student behavior and engagement, allowing for more targeted support.

Expected Outcomes

• Automatically marks student attendance based on the daily timetable using QR code, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi proximity, or face recognition.
• Displays real-time attendance on a classroom screen.
• Suggests personalized academic tasks during free periods based on the student's interests, strengths, and career goals.
• Generates a daily routine combining class schedule, free time, and long-term personal goals.

The app will require minimal infrastructure and be usable by both students and staff with basic training.

Relevant Stakeholders / Beneficiaries

• Students
• Teachers
• College administrators
• Career counselors
• Education departments

Supporting Data

• Surveys and reports on classroom time usage, student productivity, and NEP 2020 recommendations emphasizing personalized and experiential learning.
Automated Attendance System for Rural Schools
Organization: Government of Punjab
Category: Software | Theme: Smart Education

Problem Description

Many rural schools in India rely on manual attendance systems, which are time-consuming and prone to errors. Teachers spend significant time marking attendance, reducing instructional time. Additionally, inaccurate records can lead to discrepancies in government reporting for schemes like mid-day meals. This problem is prevalent in under-resourced schools with limited access to technology, affecting administrative efficiency and student tracking.

Impact / Why this problem needs to be solved

This issue affects over 50% of rural schools, impacting millions of students and teachers. It leads to inefficiencies, delays in reporting, and potential mismanagement of resources. Solving this will save time, improve accuracy, and enhance resource allocation.

Expected Outcomes

• A low-cost, user-friendly software or mobile application that automates attendance using facial recognition or RFID-based systems.
• Requires minimal infrastructure and training for deployment in rural schools.

Relevant Stakeholders / Beneficiaries

• School administrators
• Teachers
• Students
• Government education departments

Supporting Data

• Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024, highlighting administrative challenges in rural schools.
Real-Time Public Transport Tracking for Small Cities
Organization: Government of Punjab
Category: Software | Theme: Transportation & Logistics

Problem Description

In small cities and tier-2 towns, public transport systems lack real-time tracking, causing inconvenience to commuters who face unpredictable bus schedules. This leads to overcrowding, wasted time, and reduced reliance on public transport. The problem is acute in cities with growing populations but limited digital infrastructure for transport management.

Impact / Why this problem needs to be solved

Over 60% of commuters in small cities face delays due to lack of real-time information, reducing public transport usage and increasing private vehicle dependency, which worsens traffic and pollution. A solution would enhance commuter experience and promote sustainable transport.

Expected Outcomes

• A mobile app or web platform integrating GPS-based real-time tracking of buses.
• Display estimated arrival times and route information.
• Optimized for low-bandwidth environments to ensure accessibility in smaller towns.

Relevant Stakeholders / Beneficiaries

• Commuters
• Local transport authorities
• Municipal corporations

Supporting Data

• Urban Mobility India Report 2024, emphasizing transport inefficiencies in tier-2 cities.
Waste Segregation Monitoring System for Urban Local Bodies
Organization: Government of Punjab
Category: Hardware | Theme: Clean & Green Technology

Problem Description

Urban local bodies struggle with improper waste segregation at the household level, leading to inefficiencies in waste processing and increased landfill burden. Despite awareness campaigns, compliance remains low due to lack of monitoring and feedback mechanisms. This issue is widespread in urban areas with high waste generation.

Impact / Why this problem needs to be solved

Improper segregation affects nearly 70% of urban waste management systems, increasing recycling costs and environmental pollution. A solution would improve waste processing efficiency and reduce landfill dependency.

Expected Outcomes

• IoT-based system or mobile app to monitor segregation at collection points.
• Provide real-time feedback to households on compliance.
• Generate compliance reports for local authorities to enforce better waste management.

Relevant Stakeholders / Beneficiaries

• Urban local bodies
• Residents
• Waste management agencies
• Environmental organizations

Supporting Data

Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 Report, highlighting segregation challenges.
Intelligent Pesticide Sprinkling System Determined by the Infection Level of a Plant
Organization: Government of Punjab
Category: Hardware | Theme: Agriculture FoodTech & Rural Development

Problem Description

Excessive and indiscriminate application of pesticides in agriculture creates soil degradation, water contamination, damage to useful insects, and health risks for humans and animals. Regardless of whether the plant is healthy or infected, traditional pesticide spraying methods are used evenly, leading to waste and contamination. Many farmers lack affordable, automated systems to monitor crop health and control pesticide usage accordingly. This issue occurs on both large and small farms where manual inspections and sprays are labor-intensive, inefficient, and often inaccurate.

An intelligent system is required to recognize pest or disease infection in individual plants and regulate the amount of pesticide sprayed. This ensures optimal use of chemicals, reduces environmental impact, and promotes sustainable agriculture.

Impact / Why this problem needs to be solved

• Reduces excessive pesticide usage and lowers farming costs.
• Protects soil and water quality, while minimizing harm to non-target organisms.
• Improves crop yield and quality through precise and timely treatment.
• Supports small and marginal farmers with cost savings and better farm sustainability.
• Contributes to safe and eco-friendly food production.

Expected Outcomes

• A smart automated system with sensors, cameras, and AI algorithms to detect infection levels.
• IoT-controlled sprayer to dispense pesticides only where and when needed.
• Mobile or web interface for farmers to monitor plant health and control the system remotely.

Relevant Stakeholders / Beneficiaries

• Farmers (small, medium, and large scale)
• Agricultural extension officers
• Agrochemical companies
• Environmental agencies
• Consumers demanding residue-free produce
• Government bodies promoting sustainable farming
Automated Student Attendance Monitoring and Analytics System for Colleges
Organization: Government of Punjab
Category: Software | Theme: Smart Education

Problem Description

Attendance tracking in most colleges is still done manually, usually through roll calls or paper registers. This consumes valuable teaching time and often leads to errors such as incorrect entries or proxy attendance. In larger classes, the issue becomes even harder to manage.

Additionally, faculty and administrators lack easy access to attendance insights, making it difficult to identify students at risk or to track patterns in engagement. As education undergoes digital transformation, continuing to rely on outdated systems creates unnecessary inefficiencies and delays.

There is a clear need for a solution that not only automates attendance but also provides analytics for better academic planning. Such a system should be user-friendly, reliable, and work seamlessly in both in-person and online settings.

Impact / Why this problem needs to be solved

• Saves valuable teaching time otherwise wasted on manual attendance.
• Reduces errors and eliminates the problem of proxy attendance.
• Provides actionable insights for faculty to identify disengaged or struggling students.
• Enhances transparency and accountability in academic processes.
• Supports digital transformation of higher education institutions.

Expected Outcomes

• Automated attendance system using QR codes, biometrics, or facial recognition.
• Cloud-based dashboard for administrators and faculty to review attendance records.
• Analytics to identify attendance trends and student engagement levels.
• Compatibility with both offline and online classes.

Relevant Stakeholders / Beneficiaries

• Students
• Faculty and academic administrators
• College management bodies
• Education departments and policymakers
Digital Platform for Centralized Alumni Data Management and Engagement
Organization: Government of Punjab
Category: Software | Theme: Smart Education

Problem Description

Most educational institutions do not have a reliable or centralized system to manage their alumni data. Once students graduate, their contact information, academic records, and career updates are often scattered across multiple platforms or lost entirely. In many cases, alumni communication is restricted to informal WhatsApp groups or outdated mailing lists, making long-term engagement difficult.

This lack of a structured system limits the potential of alumni relationships. Institutions miss opportunities to involve alumni in events, mentoring, internships, or fundraising. In a digitally connected world, the absence of a proper alumni management system creates a significant gap in outreach and growth.

Impact / Why this problem needs to be solved

• Strengthens alumni engagement and builds long-term institutional relationships.
• Provides opportunities for mentorship, internships, and collaborations.
• Enhances fundraising potential through better alumni outreach.
• Increases institutional credibility and community building.

Expected Outcomes

• A centralized alumni management platform to store and update alumni data.
• Features for communication, networking, and event management.
• Secure system for tracking career progress, mentorship opportunities, and donations.
• Easy-to-use interface for both administrators and alumni.

Relevant Stakeholders / Beneficiaries

• Alumni
• Current students (through mentorship and internships)
• Faculty and institution administrators
• College/university management bodies
• Employers and recruiters
Organization
Telemedicine Access for Rural Healthcare in Nabha
Organization: Government of Punjab
Category: Software | Theme: MedTech / BioTech / HealthTech

Problem Description

Nabha and its surrounding rural areas face significant healthcare challenges. The local Civil Hospital operates at less than 50% staff capacity, with only 11 doctors for 23 sanctioned posts. Patients from 173 villages travel long distances, often missing work, only to find that specialists are unavailable or medicines are out of stock. Poor road conditions and sanitation further hinder access. Many residents lack timely medical care, leading to worsened health outcomes and increased financial strain.

Impact / Why this problem needs to be solved

This problem directly affects the health and livelihood of thousands of rural residents, especially daily-wage earners and farmers. Lack of accessible healthcare leads to preventable complications, financial losses, and overall decline in community well-being. Addressing this issue would improve healthcare delivery, reduce unnecessary travel, and enhance quality of life for a large, underserved population.

Expected Outcomes

• A multilingual telemedicine app for video consultations with doctors.
• Digital health records accessible offline for rural patients.
• Real-time updates on medicine availability at local pharmacies.
• AI-powered symptom checker optimized for low-bandwidth areas.
• A scalable solution for other rural regions in India.

Relevant Stakeholders / Beneficiaries

• Rural patients in Nabha and surrounding villages.
• Nabha Civil Hospital staff.
• Punjab Health Department.
• Local pharmacies.
• Daily-wage workers and farmers.

Supporting Data

• Nabha Civil Hospital serves 173 villages but has only 11 out of 23 sanctioned doctors.
• Only 31% of rural Punjab households have internet access, highlighting the need for offline features.
• Telemedicine adoption in India is growing at a 31% CAGR (2020–2025).
• Sources: Local news reports and government health statistics.
Digital Learning Platform for Rural School Students in Nabha
Organization: Government of Punjab
Category: Software | Theme: Smart Education

Problem Description

Many government schools in Nabha and nearby rural areas lack updated computer infrastructure, reliable internet connectivity, and access to quality digital educational resources. Teachers and students struggle to use outdated systems, and digital literacy remains low. As a result, students face difficulties in learning essential digital skills and accessing modern educational content, leading to a widening gap between rural and urban education standards.

Impact / Why this problem needs to be solved

The lack of digital resources and skills limits students’ academic growth and future employability. With the increasing importance of digital literacy, students in rural Nabha risk being left behind, perpetuating cycles of educational and economic disadvantage. Addressing this problem is urgent to ensure equitable access to quality education and to empower rural youth with skills for the modern world.

Expected Outcomes

• A mobile and web-based digital learning app that works offline.
• Interactive lessons in local languages to improve engagement.
• Digital literacy modules tailored for rural students.
• Teacher dashboards to track student progress.
• Optimized for low-end devices and poor connectivity.

Relevant Stakeholders / Beneficiaries

• Rural school students and teachers in Nabha.
• School administrators.
• Parents.
• Punjab Education Department.
AI based development of Laser based QR Code marking on track fittings on Indian Railways
Organization: Ministry of Railways
Category: Hardware | Theme: Transportation & Logistics

Background

Indian Railways procures about 10 crore Elastic Rail Clips, 5 crore liners, and 8.5 crore rail pads annually. There is currently no system for identification of these track fittings—i.e., elastic rail clips, rail pads, liners—and sleepers, with integration to the UDM portal enabling mobile-based scanning for vendor lot number, date of supply, warranty period, inspection dates, etc. This gap is critical for quality assessment and performance management of fittings.

Description

This problem statement envisages a unified system for laser-based QR code marking on track fittings to enable mobile scanning and identification of elastic rail clips, rail pads, liners, and sleepers, along with integration to the UDM (User Depot Module) on www.ireps.gov.in and the TMS (Track Management System) on www.irecept.gov.in. With the use of AI, the system should extract all essential details of each fitting item, including inspections at all stages—from manufacturing and supply to in-service performance—and pinpoint exceptions for quality monitoring. Laser-based QR codes are already prevalent in other industries.

Expected Solution

Innovative solutions are invited through Smart India Hackathon 2025 to develop and implement a system addressing identification of bulk supply materials, their performance issues, and effective inventory management and quality monitoring actions for safety performance of fittings.

• Hardware Solution: Design and implement laser-based QR code imprints on bulk supply items of track fittings and sleepers.
• Software Solution: Develop QR code linkage and integrate with the UDM and TMS portals; enable mobile scans to generate AI-based reports related to vendor, supply, warranty, inspections, and support inventory management, etc.
AyurSutra- Panchakarma Patient Management and therapy scheduling Software
Organization: Ministry of Ayush
Category: Software | Theme: MedTech / BioTech / HealthTech

Background:- Panchakarma is gaining global recognition for detoxification, rejuvenation, and chronic disease management, contributing significantly to the projected USD 16 billion Ayurveda market by 2026. However, the lack of dedicated management software leads to: -Inefficient manual scheduling and documentation -Inconsistent therapy quality across centers -Limited digital patient management Advancements in healthcare IT and digital therapeutics present a timely opportunity to develop a software solution that integrates traditional authenticity with modern efficiency. Description:- The Panchakarma Management Software will feature automated therapy scheduling and provide notifications to patients regarding the necessary pre- and post-procedure precautions. The software will include: -Automated therapy scheduling system – to plan and manage therapy sessions automatically. -Notification system – to alert patients about pre-procedure and post-procedure precautions they need to follow. Innovative Features:- -Real-Time Therapy Tracking: Allow patients and practitioners to view therapy progress, upcoming sessions and personalized recovery milestones. -Visualization Tools: Use graphs and progress bars to track improvements based on patient responses and feedback. -Integrated Feedback Loop: Enable patients to report symptoms, side effects or improvements after each session, refining schedules or precautions as needed. Expected solution:- The software should address both core functionality and innovative enhancements to ensure usability, efficiency and patient-centric care. Platform should contain:- •The platform should have automated therapy scheduling Feature for both patients and practitioners to schedule, modify, and view upcoming therapy sessions. Pre- and Post-Procedure Notification System:- •Automated alerts and reminders to patients regarding the necessary precautions before and after procedures. •Customizable notification channels (in-app, SMS, email)
Comprehensive Cloud-Based Practice Management & Nutrient Analysis Software for Ayurvedic Dietitians Tailored for Ayurveda-Focused Diet Plans
Organization: Ministry of Ayush
Category: Software | Theme: MedTech / BioTech / HealthTech

Background

Currently, in Ayurvedic hospitals, diet charts are prescribed manually by doctors in handwritten form, tailored to each patient’s needs. Existing software solutions primarily focus on macro- and micro-nutrient tracking but fail to align with Ayurvedic nutritional concepts. This gap creates inefficiencies, reduces accuracy, and makes it harder for practitioners to deliver holistic dietary care rooted in Ayurveda.

Detailed Description

The problem envisages the development of a dedicated Ayurvedic Diet Management Software designed to efficiently create, manage, and organize patient-specific diet charts with both accuracy and ease. Unlike conventional nutrition tools, the platform will integrate modern nutritional metrics with Ayurvedic dietary principles—such as caloric value, food properties (Hot/Cold, Easy/Difficult to digest), and the six tastes (Rasa).

Expected Solution

The proposed solution should provide an intuitive platform tailored for Ayurvedic dietitians, enabling quick food input, comprehensive nutrient tracking, and Ayurvedic dietary categorization.

Key Features:
• Scientifically calculated nutrient data for diverse food categories, customized for men, women, and children across all age groups.
• A dynamic food database of 8,000+ items covering Indian, multicultural, and international cuisines for wide applicability.
• Automated diet chart generation with nutritionally balanced, Ayurveda-compliant plans in a clear, organized format.
• Comprehensive patient management module, including profiles with age, gender, dietary habits, meal frequency, bowel movements, water intake, and other critical health parameters.
• Recipe-based diet charts with automated nutrient analysis to provide detailed, actionable guidance for patients.

Additional Features:
• Security & Compliance: Ensure patient data privacy, adhering to health data regulations (e.g., HIPAA or local laws).
• User Experience (UX): A clean, user-friendly interface with customization to match Ayurvedic practitioners’ workflows.
• Integration Potential: Capability to integrate with hospital information systems (HIS) or electronic health records (EHR).
• Mobile Support: Compatibility with mobile and tablet devices for on-the-go usage by doctors and patients.
• Reporting Tools: Ability to generate printable diet charts and reports for patient handouts.