C M R COLLEGE OF EENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Kandlakoya(V), Medchal (M&D), Hyderabad, TS - 501 401

CENTRE FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION RESEARCH
CMR HACKFEST-2.0
31st JANUARY & 1st FEBRUARY 2025
PROBLEM STATEMENTS
S.No THEMES PROBLEM STATEMENT
Healthcare systems globally face significant challenges in monitoring patient health, particularly for chronic conditions or patients requiring ongoing
observation. Traditional methods often rely on in-person visits, which can lead to delays in diagnosis, increased healthcare costs, and poor patient
1 IOT compliance. The proposed Health Monitoring System aims to revolutionize patient care by improving accessibility, enhancing monitoring capabilities,
and ultimately leading to better health outcomes.
In the context of urban environments, incidents of child loss and abduction pose significant safety challenges, exacerbated by the complexities of urban
life and the limitations of current surveillance systems. These incidents often occur in crowded public spaces, making rapid identification and response
2 IOT critical yet challenging. The inability to swiftly detect and respond to these situations results in prolonged distress for families and increased risk to
children's safety.
Traditional water quality monitoring methods in rural areas rely on periodic manual testing, which is often too infrequent to detect water contamination
in a timely manner. As a result, waterborne diseases and health risks may not be identified until it's too late. mplement IoT-based sensors that
3 IOT continuously monitor key water quality parameters such as pH levels, turbidity, temperature, dissolved oxygen (DO), nitrate concentrations, and the
presence of harmful pathogens (e.g., E. coli). These sensors will provide real-time data about water quality, reducing the reliance on manual testing and
increasing the speed of detection.
Vaccines are highly sensitive to temperature fluctuations, and deviations from the required storage conditions can compromise their effectiveness. The
challenge is to ensure that vaccines remain within the specified temperature range (typically between 2°C and 8°C) throughout the entire supply chain,
4 IOT including storage, transportation, and delivery to healthcare facilities. Develop a IOT system that continuously monitors temperature at various stages
(from manufacturing facilities to end-users).
Service interruptions in street lighting systems can compromise public safety, especially in urban environments where reliable lighting is critical for
traffic safety, crime prevention, and public well-being. A smart lighting system needs to be resilient and capable of ensuring minimal downtime. Develop
5 IOT robust communication networks (e.g., wireless mesh networks, 5G) that enable quick and reliable transmission of data, even in case of local power
outages.
Women's safety is a big challenge in India. India is unfortunately the ninth most dangerous country for women and fifth for intimate partner violence.
About 86 rape cases are reported every day, and this trend has not shown a downward trajectory in the last couple of years, making it a pressing issue.
The need for creative concepts, practical solutions, and strategic approaches to ensure the safety of women is pressing. This is vital not only to provide
6 IOT women with a life free from fear but also to unlock their vast potential. By tackling these issues, we not only empower women to overcome barriers but
also catalyse a positive transformation in societal attitudes.

Excessive and improper use of fertilizers leads to soil degradation and reduced agricultural productivity, negatively impacting farmers’ income. A data-
driven solution that recommends optimal fertilizer types and quantities based on soil health, crop type, and weather patterns, ensuring sustainable
7 Agriculture agricultural practices is required. Hence, Create an application that analyzes soil data and provides tailored fertilizer recommendations, promoting
sustainable farming while enhancing crop yield and farmer income.
Traditional irrigation methods often lead to over-irrigation or under-irrigation, wasting water and harming crop yields. Farmers struggle to manage
irrigation schedules effectively, especially during variable weather conditions. Design an IoT-based irrigation system that uses real-time soil moisture,
8 Agriculture weather forecasts, and crop-specific water needs to optimize irrigation. Machine learning algorithms can predict optimal watering times and quantities,
helping reduce water wastage and ensuring crops receive adequate water.
 Agricultural productivity and food security are heavily dependent on the health of crops and livestock. Farmers, especially in remote or resource-limited
areas, often face challenges in diagnosing and reporting diseases that affect their livestock and crops. Early diagnosis and timely reporting are crucial for
9 Agriculture effective disease management and prevention of widespread outbreaks. A mobile portal powered by Artificial lntelligence (Al) for disease diagnosis and
reporting can revolutionize how farmers manage animal and plant health. This portal enables farmers to use their smartphones to access diagnostic tools,
report symptoms, and receive actionable advice.
Identifying diseases based on visual symptoms alone can be challenging, especially when symptoms are similar across multiple diseases. Traditional
10 Agriculture diagnostic methods might result in false positives or negatives, leading to improper treatment. Develop a robust machine learning-based model for
disease identification using high-resolution images. The system should be trained to distinguish between different diseases and pests with high accuracy,
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food comes from, how it was produced, and whether it meets health, safety, and
environmental standards. This lack of transparency leads to mistrust in the food supply chain and makes it difficult to verify the authenticity of claims
11 Agriculture such as "organic," "sustainably farmed," or "locally sourced." By leveraging blockchain's immutable ledger, consumers can verify the origin, quality, and
journey of their food with full visibility into each step of the supply chain. Develop a blockchain-based platform that provides transparent, real-time
traceability of agricultural products from farm to consumer.
The increasing complexity and scope of insurance products make it difficult for individuals to track what they have bought and assess the suitability of
new products. Develop an end-to-end insurance platform that would allow the customer to manage, track, review, and buy insurance policies in a simple
12 Fin Tech and informed manner. The platform should allow the insurer or intermediaries to sell their solutions directly to the customer.

Schools in India require cash payments for different transactions, e.g. canteen purchases, school enrichment classes, textbooks purchases, school bus
services. Typically, parents give pocket money (in cash) to their children to manage such expenses.
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Design a solution that would enable a cashless school system. Information could also be used to monitor students’ expenditure and even dietary habits.

Develop a creative and engaging tool, game or app that provides financial literacy education at strategic points in a person’s early life. The technology
could include secondary school curriculum modules, or game style tools that teach basic financial skills such as opening bank accounts, as well as more
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elaborate financial concepts such as budgeting, savings, credit, interest, debt, financial planning or even basics on markets and how these work and
interact.
Rural entrepreneurs often lack trust in traditional microfinance institutions (MFIs) due to high-interest rates, administrative fees, and a history of opaque
15 Fin Tech or fraudulent practices. The challenge is to create a blockchain-based platform that enhances transparency, ensures accountability, and builds trust with
rural borrowers.
Groups often struggle with maintaining trust among members when it comes to savings and lending activities, leading to disputes or financial
16 Fin Tech mismanagement. The challenge is to create a system that ensures transparency, accountability, and trust in financial transactions and group management,
using UPI and other digital tools.
Rural bank customers, especially elderly or illiterate individuals, may fall victim to social engineering attacks such as phishing, vishing, or
17 Fin Tech impersonation, leading to unauthorized transactions. The challenge is to design a fraud detection system that can identify suspicious behaviors linked to
social engineering and protect users with minimal digital literacy.
Many rural and underserved regions have limited internet access, with low bandwidth and high latency, making it difficult to use traditional
telemedicine platforms that require fast and stable internet connections for video consultations and large file transfers. Develop a telemedicine platform
18 Health Care that is optimized to function effectively in low-bandwidth environments, using technologies such as data compression, low-bandwidth video streaming,
and adaptive resolution to ensure smooth consultations, even with limited connectivity.
Solar Efficient System:The measured performance of solar panel is found less than designed condition due to dust settle on solar panel and moisture
content in atmosphere settle on panel. The problem is identified and solution is proposed with solar cleaning mechanism in such a way that reduce
19 Clean & Renewable Energy manpower requirement. The mechanism is prepared to provide periodic cleaning of solar panel. It utilizes thermal and solar radiation energy together
with AI monitoring system.
Effective Energy Conversion System: Due to gradual reduction in fossil fuels there is a need for Renewable energy sources directly to generate
20 Clean & Renewable Energy electricity rather than conventional sources. The solution is to provide a novel design for trapping renewable energy into electrical energy
 Battery cooling system in EV: In the present scenario, the popular usage of electric vehicles has started to grow extensively, but the automobile
21 Clean & Renewable Energy industries are not providing proper cooling systems for the Li-ion batteries in the electrical vehicles, so we\\there is a need to develop an intelligent
battery cooling and health monitoring system in EVs.
Solar panels installed in rural areas are often fixed at a specific angle, resulting in suboptimal energy harvesting throughout the day and year, as the sun's
position changes. This can lead to lower overall energy production compared to a system that dynamically adjusts to the sun's path.Design a solar
22 Clean & Renewable Energy tracking system that dynamically adjusts the position of solar panels to maximize solar energy capture throughout the day and across seasons

Homeowners often do not have access to real-time data on both their energy consumption and solar energy production. Without this data, it is difficult to
assess system performance, identify inefficiencies, and optimize energy usage. Develop an IoT-based system that provides real-time data on energy
23 Clean & Renewable Energy generation (from solar panels) and energy consumption (in the household), enabling users to monitor system performance and consumption patterns
efficiently
Design a rewards program that incentivizes users to use public transport, offering discounts, points, or other perks for regular use, thereby promoting
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sustainable commuting.
Public transportation systems often face challenges in optimizing routes, schedules, and vehicle allocation, resulting in overcrowding, underutilized
vehicles, and delays. Traditional methods based on fixed schedules may not respond well to real-time changes in demand or traffic conditions. Develop a
25 Transporation & Logistics machine learning-based real-time optimization system that can dynamically adjust schedules, routes, and vehicle allocation based on real-time demand,
traffic conditions, and other factors such as weather or special events
Many rural areas lack standardized postal addressing systems, and customers may provide incomplete or inaccurate addresses. This makes it difficult for
delivery drivers to locate destinations, increasing the risk of missed or delayed deliveries. Designing a last-mile delivery optimization platform for rural
26 Transporation & Logistics areas involves addressing a series of unique challenges that impact the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility of delivering goods to remote
locations.
In many urban areas, parking spaces are underutilized, while other areas face overcrowding, leading to unnecessary cruising for parking, congestion, and
wasted time. Drivers often don't know when a parking space will become available, leading to inefficient use of existing resources. Design a smart
27 Transporation & Logistics parking system that uses real-time occupancy data and predictive analytics to help drivers identify available parking spaces quickly and efficiently,
reducing congestion and time spent searching for parking
Create a fun gaming App that teaches Indian languages to kids, to get awareness about good learning and bad learning through animations. It should
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include General Knowledge to entertain and create interest among them.
Manual waste segregation, often performed at waste collection centers or by individuals, is prone to human error and inefficiency. This results in
contamination of recyclable materials with non-recyclables, leading to lower recycling rates and higher operational costs. Develop an AI-powered system
29 Waste Management capable of accurately and efficiently sorting waste into recyclable and non-recyclable categories, reducing human error and ensuring higher-quality
recyclables are processed.
Traditional plastic waste management systems lack transparency, leading to inefficiencies and a lack of trust. Consumers and businesses are often
unaware of whether their plastic waste is being properly recycled or improperly disposed of. Develop a blockchain-based platform that enables end-to-
30 Waste Management end transparency, tracking the journey of plastic waste from collection to recycling, providing consumers and businesses with verifiable information on
how their plastic is being managed.
A significant amount of food waste is generated daily, often ending up in landfills, where it contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Many urban areas
lack efficient systems for food waste management and recycling, exacerbating waste disposal issues. Without precise monitoring and control, it can be
31 Waste Management difficult to predict and optimize the yield of biogas, resulting in inconsistent energy production. Develop a biogas generation system with real time
monitoring, that effectively converts food waste into renewable energy, thus reducing the volume of waste sent to landfills, while providing a sustainable
solution for waste management.
Autonomous Search and Rescue Drone: Design an AI system that can control drones to autonomously search for and identify missing persons in
challenging environments such as forests, mountains, or disaster zones. The drone should be capable of navigating without human intervention,
32 Generative AI recognizing objects or people, and transmitting location data back to the rescue team Key Features: Object/person detection and recognition.obstacle
avoidance in real-time.GPS and path optimization for faster rescue operations.
 AI for Fake News/Photo/Video Detection: problem: The spread of misinformation and fake online social networks has become a major issue. Objective:
33 Generative AI Develop an AI-based tool that can analyze all types of social media posts, and other online content to detect and flag misinformation or fake news by
comparing it with verified sources and patterns.
Smart Innovation
Statement: Software tool to aid question and answer repository generation using AI Description: Create a simple user interface and tool that leverages AI
34 Generative AI to aid in generating a question-and-answer repository that can streamline the creation and management of comprehensive knowledge bases. the tool
should automatically generate relevant questions and produce accurate answers based on given content or user input. It can also categorize topics,
identify frequently asked questions, rating of questions from easy to tough, and use any LLM of your choice.
Cyber Security Statement: Software tools that track users log in and log-out sessions in Windows Description: Create a simple tool with UI that leverages
35 Generative AI AI to analyze logs of a Windows 10/11 computer to identify warnings, log off, and login time of users, the tool should automatically email a summary to
a particular email ID.
Government documents and services often contain complex legal, technical, and bureaucratic language, which can be difficult to translate accurately into
local languages without losing the original meaning. The challenge is to ensure that the translation system preserves the integrity and precision of legal
36 Generative AI terminology, policy language, and official communication.Develop a specialized translation engine that can accurately handle legal and technical terms
in local languages, using legal corpora and government-approved terminologies.
Educational content often requires deep domain knowledge, and AI systems must be able to generate high-quality material that is both factually accurate
and contextually appropriate for students of different levels. The challenge lies in ensuring that AI-generated content is correct, relevant to the
37 Generative AI curriculum, and free from biases. Implement AI models capable of understanding educational curriculums and standards to ensure content aligns with
the intended learning objectives.
Voice inputs in healthcare often include specialized medical terms, symptoms, and patient-specific jargon that must be accurately transcribed. The
38 Generative AI challenge is to develop a speech recognition system that can handle diverse accents, informal speech, and medical terminology to ensure accurate
transcription of symptoms and queries.
1. Web 3.0 User-Data Decentralization
This challenge centers on developing a Web 3.0 solution that truly decentralizes user data storage, placing full control in users’ hands. Unlike centralized
cloud systems or entirely local storage, this approach aims for a middle ground that leverages distributed storage, preventing platforms from accessing or
storing user data in a centralized way. The task is to build a storage solution that mirrors user data on a decentralized network, ensuring data privacy,
encryption, decryption, and secure access protocols are in place. For pure demonstration purposes, participants will be permitted to fulfil their solution
39 Industry Innovation by just creating a prototype too (e.g., a social media platform) showcasing how user data can be stored, fetched, and managed without central ownership,
mirroring only user-approved data as needed. Final presentations should display a complete storage solution that is implementable, with secure storage
methods, retrieval, and privacy checks to show how this solution empowers users to control their data independently from any platform. The solution
should address key privacy concerns and decentralize data management as its core purpose, and it is mandatory to implement Web 3.0 principles.

An Engineering College requires a software solution to prepare a question paper from the given question bank. The given question bank will cover
possible questions from all 5 units. The question paper to set for maximum 60 marks which consists of two parts PART-A(10 Marks) and PART-B(50
Marks).
40 Smart Education i) PART-A consists of 10 questions (Each question carries 1 mark) from all 5 units such that 2 questions from each unit
ii) PART-B consists of 5 questions with internal choice (Each question carries 10 marks).
iii) Question paper should cover all 6 Levels of Bloom's Taxonomy
iv) the software should generate a question paper from given question bank based on the input given (Bloom's level for each question).