Velammal Institute of Technology

Panchetti- 601 204

9.1.2025
Naan Mudhalvan- Niral Thiruvizha 2.0
Problem Statements
S.No. Theme Problem Statement and Description

How might we design a system to monitor the overall operations of a government hospital to monitor and provide real-time data on all
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aspects of patients admitted into the hospital and outpatients

How might we design an automated drug dispenser to streamline the distribution of medications in hospitals, reducing patient waiting
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times, minimizing congestion, and optimizing pharmacist workloads during peak outpatient hours?

How might we develop an app to efficiently maintain and access medico-legal records, reducing search time and manpower required for
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record management while ensuring easy retrieval and organization of data?

How might we develop a solution for industrial effluent and heavy metal reclamation using bio-agents and bio-products like Effective
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Microorganisms (EM Solution), incorporating natural beneficial organisms to restore soil and water quality?

Med Tech/ Bio Tech/ How might we develop a centralized digital platform to connect all PHCs, Upgraded PHCs, and Sub-Centres with the Deputy Director of
5 Health Tech Health Services (DDHS), enabling real-time monitoring of doctor attendance, healthcare services, and automated absenteeism alerts to
improve healthcare delivery across divisions?

How might we create a mobile health application that enables remote monitoring and telemedicine services for patients with chronic
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diseases, improving accessibility, convenience, and timely care?

Develop innovative assistive technologies and inclusive infrastructure to empower visually impaired individuals with enhanced navigation,
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mobility, and independence, thereby improving their social interaction and overall quality of life.

How might we develop a mobile app that tracks and displays district-level officials' field visits and inspections with geo-tagging, allowing
8 HODs and district collectors to review work, upload photos, and digitally sign inspection reports using mobile fingerprint/OTP
authentication?

How might we develop a solution to reduce pesticide and fertilizer usage by integrating Soil Health Card data, weather data, and the Leaf
1 Color Chart method? This app should provide farmers with precise, location-specific recommendations to optimize input usage, enhance
Agriculture/ Food Tech crop health, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
How might we develop energy-efficient hybrid interfaces for conventional machines in tea industries, reducing power consumption while
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maintaining productivity and optimizing overall energy use?
 How can we design a cost-effective, user-friendly automatic mini tilling and leveling machine optimized for heavy clayey soil, reducing
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operator fatigue and skill requirements, and making it more accessible for small and marginal farmers?

How can we develop a practical, cost-effective, and eco-friendly AI-driven ultrasound technology to detect and deter wild animals from
4 entering agricultural fields, while studying the movement of animals from reserve forests to human habitation areas and implementing a
warning system to alert nearby localities for effective crop protection and wildlife management?

How might we design a cost-effective combined harvester with an integrated precision drying system to efficiently harvest, thresh, and dry
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paddy grains directly in the field, particularly during the samba season?

Agriculture/ Food Tech

How can we innovate a single compact device that can test all necessary qualities of milk, such as FAT, SNF, protein, and adulteration, while
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also serving as an attractive, modular structure for selling milk and milk products?

How can we create an advanced agricultural bot with multi-language support and animation that helps small-scale farmers with soil
7 testing, pest detection, crop management, irrigation, and harvesting, while providing information on local government financial aids,
farming schemes, and subsidies, to improve productivity, income, and food security, and double agricultural output?

How can we design a device to efficiently remove moisture from coir also to prevent groundwater seepage and minimize environmental
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impact?

How might we design an effective safety mechanism using proximity sensors with alarm systems to prevent children from falling into
1 uncovered borewell holes/ open drainage pits, addressing this recurring and critical safety concern? This technology should detect
movement within a 1-foot radius of an uncovered borewell and trigger an audible alert, ensuring timely intervention and enhanced safety

Transportation/ How might we develop a solution to combat the theft of ration goods during transportation from godowns to PDS shops, while ensuring the
2 Logistics/ Smart Vehicles enforcement of stock clearance on a FIFO (First-In, First-Out) basis for better inventory management and accountability?

How might we implement a GPS-based tracking system for government buses that provides passengers with real-time arrival updates, seat
availability, and route information (starting and ending points), ensuring clarity, safety, and convenience at all times? This system should
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enhance the passenger experience by offering accurate tracking, real-time updates, and timely information for improved planning and
safety.

Clean, Green & How might we create an effective and sustainable solution to reuse or recycle worn-out solar panels and E-Vehicle batteries, minimizing
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Renewable Energy waste and maximizing the recovery of valuable materials for future use?
 Clean, Green & How might we develop an AI-powered energy management system that optimizes energy consumption in industrial and commercial
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Renewable Energy facilities, reducing costs, improving efficiency, and minimizing environmental impact through real-time analytics and automation?

"How might we develop a cost-effective and innovative solution to retrofit efficient drainage systems within existing cramped
1 infrastructure, addressing the challenges of poor urban planning, inadequate drainage, and unfavorable geographical conditions, while
mitigating the impacts of rapid urbanization and recurring flooding?"

How might we design alternative biodegradable, non-reactive, and non-leachable food containers for packing liquid food items in hotels
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and restaurants, ensuring sustainability, safety, and consumer health while reducing environmental impact?

Climate Change/ Disaster How might we Develop an integrated solution leveraging GIS-based tools, remote sensing, AI, and an online platform to identify suitable
3 management locations for shelter belt plantations, predict erosion-prone zones, monitor changes in shelter belt density, and facilitate carbon accounting,
with the overarching goal of mitigating coastal erosion, strengthening coastal defenses, and contributing to climate resilience

How can we develop an effective device combining drone surveys and a modernized aquatic weed harvester to efficiently remove water
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hyacinth from water bodies?

How might we develop a life detector that accurately identifies human presence under soil during landslides, minimizing false positives and
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improving rescue efficiency by distinguishing humans from other living creatures?

Smart Education/ Edu- How can we develop an accessible platform for visually and hearing-impaired students, integrating sign language and visual aids to
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Tech/ Skill Development enhance accessibility and comprehension?

How might we design an affordable device to automatically regulate the temperature in poultry farms, maintaining an optimal 35°C to
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prevent heat stress, reduce manual water spraying, and ensure the health and productivity of the birds?

How might we develop an innovative, economical, and user-friendly solution to help farmers prevent bird menace in crops such as
Robotics/ Drone/
2 sunflower, maize, and jowar? This solution should be practical and scalable, offering an effective method to safeguard these crops while
Industry 4.0
being accessible to farmers.

How might we develop a GIS-based solution for automating the approximate assessment of property tax? This system would streamline the
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process and enhance accuracy in property valuation for tax purposes, ensuring more efficient and transparent tax management.
 Robotics/ Drone/ How can we design an economical device, such as robotic boats, to efficiently collect plastic waste in marine ecosystems and integrate anti-
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Industry 4.0 pollutant technologies to protect and sustain the marine environment?

How might we design cost-effective, lightweight, and durable safety equipment for sanitary workers, ensuring comfort and protection for
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women and the elderly in our state's hot, humid climate?

How might we design a cost-effective, compact, and user-friendly device to help households easily segregate wet and dry waste, improving
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source segregation, recycling efficiency, and reducing environmental impact at the ward level?

How might we develop a technology to manage and reduce the accumulation of poultry litter, preventing the emission of greenhouse gases
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like ammonia and H2S, while mitigating foul smells and fly infestations?
Solid Waste/ Bio-waste/
E-waste How might we implement an automated solid waste management system to detect when drainage in a street remains uncleaned beyond a
4 threshold period and promptly alert the district administration? This solution could utilize IoT sensors, AI-driven monitoring, or real-time
data analytics to ensure timely intervention, prevent blockages, and maintain hygiene standards in the community.

How might we design a self-sustaining, autonomous device that efficiently converts food waste and bio-waste into valuable end products
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while minimizing human intervention and maximizing resource recovery?

How might we develop a sustainable solution to reuse or recycle scrap generated in the rubber industry (such as from manufacturers of
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caskets, bushes, and other rubber components) to minimize waste and promote resource efficiency?

How might you develop a cost-effective, time-bound construction model for rural housing schemes? Solve challenges like outdated
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methods, budget limits, narrow lanes, delays, and quality concerns to benefit beneficiaries.

Rural & Urban

How might we automate rural water supply systems with IoT-based controls, smart metering, and real-time monitoring of tank levels and
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water quality to ensure equitable, efficient, and sustainable distribution?
Manufacturing/
Engineering Technology
How might we develop a system to identify water leakage, detect unauthorized connections, prevent illegal water siphoning through
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motors, and monitor pressure levels at the tail end of the water supply distribution main?

How might we design a compact, cost effective device to efficiently clear long sewage canals and remove stagnated water, improving
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drainage flow and preventing blockages in the sewage system?
 How might we design a cost-effective device to remotely operate heavy-duty motors at water pumping stations, monitor water levels in
overhead tanks (OHT), and ensure efficient operation while also providing timely cleaning notifications and detecting electrical phase
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imbalances, dry runs, and overload conditions? This device should offer real-time monitoring, automated alerts, and remote control
Rural & Urban capabilities to enhance operational efficiency and prevent damage.
development/
Manufacturing/ How might we design a feasible solution to install lightning arresters in explosive areas of fireworks industries, ensuring the safety of
6 Engineering Technology workers and the facility while maintaining compliance with industry regulations? The solution should be cost-effective, easy to implement,
and capable of minimizing the risk of accidents due to lightning strikes.

How might we design affordable and effective protective equipment, that can be easily integrated with conventional machinery in small
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industries to prevent accidents and improve worker safety?

How might we develop an AI or OCR solution to digitize and convert handwritten, old registered documents into a readable and accessible
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format in regional languages improving public access and readability of historical records?

How might we develop an AI-enabled system for real-time conversion of speech to sign language using animated avatars, ensuring effective
2 communication and inclusivity for persons with hearing and speech impairments during government functions and public events? This
solution should eliminate the dependency on sign language experts while providing accurate and accessible communication.

How might we leverage AI technology to identify fish resources and shoals at sea, enabling fishermen to efficiently locate fish with minimal
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manpower and cost, reducing fuel consumption, and improving catch rates?
Artificial Intelligence

How might we build an AI-powered tool to efficiently analyze petitions, categorize them into relevant departments, flag urgent and
4 important cases, and send reminders to officials, while also identifying repetitive grievances and tracking progress until resolution? The
tool should also include a feature to communicate the status of the grievance to the petitioner, ensuring transparency and accountability.

How might we design a system that integrates POS machines with electronic weighing machines at ration shops to ensure the correct
weighment of public distribution commodities? This integration would automate billing, ensuring accurate distribution of items like rice,
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sugar, and wheat. The process can be monitored through a centralized dashboard by the Tamil Nadu Civil Supplies Corporation for
transparency and accountability.

How might we develop an integrated device & application that uses technology to monitor a mother's health during pregnancy and the
health of the newborn after birth, assigning a unique ID to the child to track progress? The application should support the issuance of birth
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certificates and other essential documents, ensuring a seamless process from maternal health to early schooling, while capturing relevant
health data throughout the child's early years.
 How might we develop an integrated solution that provides real-time data to help visitors discover must-visit heritage sites in Tamil Nadu,
7 offering voice-assisted, multilingual insights about the history and significance of these places? This system, powered by an advanced
language model (LLM), can enhance the tourist experience by providing personalized, immersive information at iconic locations.

How might we design an IoT-based self-sustained autonomous solution for the maintenance of public toilets? This system would use
8 Artificial Intelligence sensors for automatic cleaning, odor control, and tracking daily usage to ensure cleanliness and efficient management, improving hygiene
and reducing manual intervention.

How might we design a system to monitor and track the illegal disposal of meat waste, particularly incidents of cross-border dumping? The
9 solution should help prevent these activities, enable tracking of waste disposal post-seizure by local authorities, and ensure prompt action
to address these environmental risks, protecting public health and the ecosystem.

How might we be able to develop and implement an AI-powered traffic management system that aims to achieve a Zero Violation Point,
10 ensuring optimal and efficient traffic flow while minimizing violations and enhancing overall road safety. This should be able to track the
riders without helmets, seatbelts issuing challans for violations - a integrated system with less complexity that should be implementable

How might we develop advanced, non-flammable, and lightweight construction materials for the fireworks industry to improve safety,
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prevent fire hazards, and maintain structural integrity and efficiency in the production environment?

How might we develop an automated, AI-powered, and cost-effective solution to ensure the consistent production of high-quality M-Sand,
2 Construction/ Building
improving safety, durability, and construction standards while maintaining profitability for quarry owners?
Technology

How can we develop a system that offers suitable building designs for residential houses in hill stations, considering factors such as land
3 slope, soil type, and construction materials, to speed up the approval process while ensuring compliance, reducing delays, and not
compromising users'

Design and develop a comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS) that seamlessly integrates individual user logins, course
1 enrollment, attendance tracking, learning pathways, assessments, evaluations, and certification management, all within a unified and
intuitive centralized dashboard.

2 Information/Communica How might you create a user-friendly software solution to map government schemes to beneficiaries based on their socio-economic
tion Technology background? Ensure real-time access and a citizen-centric design for efficient grievance redressal.
How might we design a robust online registration system that ensures the seller’s willingness is captured transparently and securely during
faceless registrations, preventing future claims of coercion in signing documents or providing fingerprints? The solution should integrate
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innovative measures, such as video consent verification, digital signature authentication, or AI-based sentiment analysis, to confirm
voluntary participation while maintaining efficiency and trust in the process.
 Information/Communica How might we develop a system to monitor the availability, utilization, and weekly requirements of medicines in dispensaries, hospitals,
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tion Technology clinician centers, and polyclinics to ensure efficient supply and management?

How might we develop a unique and efficient mechanism to automatically stop the transfer of social security funds to deceased under
5 various schemes? The solution should ensure timely identification of deceased beneficiaries, leveraging integration with death registration
databases, Aadhaar authentication, or periodic life certification through digital methods to prevent misuse and save government funds.

How might we develop an image processing solution to automatically capture and verify Aadhar and smart card details, ensuring accurate
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identification of genuine borrowers for government loan waivers, while eliminating clerical errors and time constraints?

How might we design and implement a reliable, cost-effective safety system for tribal communities in remote mountainous regions, which
detects wild animal threats and provides early alerts? How can we ensure seamless communication infrastructure that enables these
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communities to connect with the outside world during emergencies, allowing them to share vital information and access assistance in real-
time?

How might we simplify the approval process by creating a single-window platform that allows entrepreneurs to easily obtain all necessary
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approvals from various government agencies, reducing delays and improving efficiency?

How might we develop a versatile and dynamic website with unique ID numbers to efficiently address migrant labor issues in Tamil Nadu,
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Information/Communica enabling smooth registration, tracking, and providing timely support to migrant workers while ensuring ease of use and accessibility?
tion Technology
How might we create a centralized dashboard for district administration to monitor and track the real-time progress of work across all
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departments, ensuring efficient management and decision-making?

How might we create accessible VR and AR-based tools to enhance hands-on, industry-relevant training for students? The "VR-AR: Bridging
the Skills Gap" challenge focuses on integrating immersive learning modules into the academic curriculum, tracking student progress and
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feedback. This initiative aims to bridge the skills gap by offering practical, engaging, and industry-relevant training across various trades.
vocational training more practical, engaging, and industry-relevant, ultimately bridging the skills gap for future industrial workers.

How might we develop a smart, economical solution to digitize and monitor the growth measurements (height and weight) of children,
12 track attendance without overburdening server space, and improve ICDS enrollment by attracting public engagement in Anganwadi
services?

How might an innovative solution address communication challenges in remote areas, such as hilly and forest regions with weak or no
13 network coverage? The goal is to develop an affordable and accessible emergency communication system, considering that satellite phones
are financiallyunfeasible for most of the population.
 How might we develop an online platform to ensure the safety and mental well-being of children and women by integrating virtual
Information/Communica counseling services, gamified activities, awareness on legal rights and access, and essential resources? This platform would create a secure
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tion Technology and engaging virtual environment, empowering users with interactive tools, mental health support, and knowledge to enhance their safety
and overall well-being.