SIH - 2023 Problem statements

HealthTech : SIH1347,SIH1383,SIH1343

SIH1347 - A software that suggests drugs and formulations for a disease/pharmacological property based on the Ayurvedic classical books/Repositories.

• Organization : Ministry of Ayush

Ayurveda has a large database of single herbs, minerals, and formulations that have been tailormade to suit each individual, his/her psychosomatic constitution, clinical condition, comorbidities, age, region, etc. These data are spread over more than 150 texts, amidst manuscripts in multiple languages and scripts. With the rise of transcriptional and translational facilities, several traditional medicinal texts are now available in their digitized forms. But for an Ayurvedic student or practitioner, exploring this multitude of literature for identifying their ““drug of choice’ often becomes tedious and impractical. Here is the need of a custom software that can identify the apt formulation that has been designed to treat a constellation of symptoms and present it to the student/practitioner along with its reference and other desired properties. For example, the two formulations Punarnavadi Kashaya and Vyaghryadi Kashaya are mentioned in texts as follows: Both these are decoctions advised in Jvara (fever) and Kasa (cough). But in a patient with upper respiratory tract infections like common cold (Pinasa), Vyaghryadi would suit better than Punarnavadi. Whereas in a condition associated with inflammatory changes all over the body. I Punarnavadi would be the appropriate choice. The objective of the proposed software is to identify the single drugs and formulations that suit a set of symptoms. Certain ingredients (eg. jaggery) are unsuitable for certain categories of patients (e.g. diabetics). There are also medicine mediums that are unsuitable for specific diseases (e.g. fermented/alcoholic preparations in diabetes). Such information is also expected to be conveyed to the learner or practitioner who uses the software. The same disease has been mentioned in different names (E.g. Jvara and Santapa for fever) and the same word has been used to denote different (Eg. Abhaya generally means Terminalia chebula but in the context of Jatyadi ghrita, it means Vetiveria zizanioides. The multiple names of same diseases are expected to be included in the tags of each formulation. The sources for the formulations, and synonyms and similar words have been included in the data section. It is also desirable to include the Ayurvedic pharmacological properties of the single drugs, and the compound formulation (called Rasa, Guna, Virya, Vipaka, etc.) as and where available.

SIH1383 - Optimizing Doctor Availability and Appointment Allocation in Hospitals through Digital Technology and Al Integration.

• Organization - Govt. of himachal pradesh

To develop a digital system that streamlines the appointment scheduling process in hospitals by automating the process of identifying doctor availability and appointment slot allocation. The system will utilize advanced technologies such as RFID, face detection, proximity of Mobile phone, or any other relevant technology to detect the presence of doctors in the hospital. The system will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to allocate appointment slots based on the doctor’s presence and the number of waitlisted patients. This will improve the overall patient experience by reducing the wait time. In conclusion, the proposed digital system will improve the efficiency and convenience of the appointment scheduling process in hospitals; the patients will benefit with reduced waiting time.

SIH1343 - Identification of Different Medicinal Plants/Raw materials through Image Processing Using Machine Learning Algorithms

• Organization : Ministry of Ayush

India, with a rich heritage of floral diversity, is well-known for its medicinal plant wealth, but their identification is one of the major burning issues in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics. Several crude drugs are being sold under the same name in the market leading to confusion and their misidentification. Even the collectors and traders are not completely aware of the exact morphological appearance or differentiating attributes of the many drugs owing to seasonal and geographical availability, and similar characteristics. Moreover, the extensive consumption to meet demand-supply ratio exerts a heavy strain on the existing resources. It further leads to the practice of adulteration, substitution, and disbelief in the curative capability of the system eventually. Thus, software capable of identifying different medicinal plants/ raw materials through Image Processing Using Different Machine Learning Algorithms will be of immense use. It will be helpful at every level viz. wholesaler, distributor, etc. of the supply chain of raw material being utilized in the system.

SIH1344 - Al-based tool for preliminary diagnosis of Dermatological manifestations

• Organization - Ministry of Ayush

The Global Burden of Disease project has shown that skin diseases continue to be the 4th leading cause of nonfatal disease burden worldwide. These conditions are often the presenting face of more severe systemic illnesses, including HIV and neglected tropical diseases (NTD). such as elephantiasis and other lymphedema-causing diseases. Additionally, skin disorders pose a significant threat to patients’ well-being, mental health, ability to function, and social participation. However, it is very difficult to provide better dermatological care to under-served or resource-poor regions in a cost-effective manner owing to unavailability of efficient diagnostic tools, lack of connectivity, and poor laboratory infrastructure etc. Moreover, there is also a scarcity of physicians with dermatological training. Even, preliminary screening of a dermatological manifestation seems to be an arduous task. Thus, developing an Artificial intelligence-based tool (through Image processing technique) for preliminary diagnosis of numerous dermatological conditions will prove to be a boon in the health care system.

Smart Education : SIH1283**,SIH1290,SIH1362,SIH1369,SIH1431,SIH1434

SIH1283 - Digital Assistant for Legal Awareness and Designing a KYC framework in India

• Organization : Ministry of Law and Justice

Access to legal information and awareness is a challenge for a large population in India, especially for those who are not literate or are from marginalized communities. There is a need to provide a user-friendly and easily accessible platform for legal awareness. Challenge: Develop a digital assistant that can provide legal information and guidance to people in a user-friendly manner. The digital assistant should be able to converse in multiple languages and provide information in a concise and easy-to-understand manner. The platform should be accessible through various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and desktop computers. The digital assistant should be able to address common legal queries, such as: 1. What are my rights as a citizen? 2. How can I file a complaint? 3. How can I access legal aid services? 4. How can I obtain legal documents? 5. What are the legal implications of a particular action? The digital assistant should also be able to provide information on various legal topics, such as family law, property law, labor law, and criminal law. Judging criteria: 1. Effectiveness in providing legal information and guidance in a user-friendly manner 2. Ease of accessibility through various devices and languages 3. Innovation in design and functionality 4. Potential for scalability and sustainability 5. Impact on improving legal awareness and access to justice for marginalized communities. Note: The Digital solution should be integrated with an all-encompassing framework of Know- Your-Rights, as described under Develop a comprehensive, accessible, and user-friendly Know-Your-Rights framework that will educate citizens in India about their legal rights, entitlements, and remedies. Background: Many citizens in India are unaware of their legal rights and often do not know how to seek redressal in case of legal violations. A comprehensive Know-Your-Rights framework can help citizens become better informed about their legal rights and help them navigate the legal system to seek redressal. Possible solution components: 1. Identification of relevant laws and regulations: Identify and compile all relevant laws and regulations that govern various aspects of citizens’ lives in India. 2. Simplification of legal language: Simplify the legal language of these laws and regulations so that they are easily understandable by the common citizen. 3. Categorization of legal rights: Categorize these laws and regulations according to the legal rights they protect. For example, laws relating to labour rights can be grouped under one category, while those relating to consumer rights can be grouped under another. Indexing all the Laws of the Central Government and State Governments in India with auto- categorization of legal rights of respective types of beneficiaries such as tribals, senior citizens, persons with disability, etc., under the Know-Your-Rights Framework for India. 4. User-friendly design: Design an easy-to-navigate website or mobile application that is user-friendly and accessible to all. The platform should be designed keeping in mind the diverse needs of the users, including those with disabilities. 5. Interactive features: Incorporate interactive features such as chatbots, virtual assistants, and decision trees to make it easier for users to navigate the platform and find the information they need. 6. Regional language support: Ensure that the platform is available in multiple regional languages to reach a wider audience. 7. Collaboration with legal aid providers: Collaborate with legal aid providers to ensure that the platform is regularly updated and reflects changes in the legal landscape. Expected outcomes: 1. A user-friendly and comprehensive Know-Your-Rights framework that is accessible to citizens across India. 2. Increased awareness among citizens about their legal rights and entitlements. 3. Improved access to justice for citizens through a better understanding of the legal system. 4. Increased collaboration between legal aid providers and citizens. 5. Development of innovative solutions for legal education and awareness.

SIH1290 - Development of AI, ML and Chat boat-powered Interactive Robot Mascot (Chacha Chaudhary) and digital avatar to strengthen the river people connect component of Namami Gange.

• Organization: Ministry of Jal Sakti

Chacha Chaudhary was declared the mascot of the Namami Gange Programme at the 37th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG). NMCG has tied up with Diamond Toons to develop and distribute comics, e-comics, and animated videos. The objective of bringing about behavioral change amongst children towards the Ganga and other rivers. To make this solution more interactive one step further ahead, AI, ML & Chat boat-powered Interactive Robot Mascot (Chacha Chaudhary) would add value to the product for the river people connect component of Namami Gange. Prerequisites: It should be an independent robot to connect with the School children, the common man, and all stakeholders of NMCG for creating awareness & information dissemination. The product should be user- friendly & citizen-centric. Solution: An interactive robot named “Chacha Chaudhary” would be the Artificial intelligence & machine learning & chat boat-enabled mascot of the Namami Gange made with the help of a touch panel, greets visitors at the entrance and takes them along to each component of the Namami Gange flagship program in River Basin War Room & Ganga Museum. The digital avatar of Chacha Chaudhary would also enable on the NMCG website. Robot Mascot (Chacha Chaudhary) & digital avatar solution would be providing to actively engage with citizens to impart information, awareness, and education around riverine ecology in an interactive format of digital and outdoor installations. Sample Data Required: 1. https://nmcg.nic.in/ 2. http://cganga.org/scientific-advisory-committee/ 3. http://nihroorkee.gov.in/Gangakosh/ganga.htm 4. http://gangapedia.in/ 5. https://www.gangaaction.org/ganga-gyan-dhara-samgra-samvaad-workshop-for-clean-ganga/ 6. https://clap4ganga.com/

SIH1362 - Student dropout analysis for school education

• Organization - Govt. of Gujarat

Right to education is key concern for government and at school level; drop out ratio is high due to poverty and social, economic reasons. If government have drop out student analysis on following different categories, it will be very useful in framing different policies.

1. School wise
2. Area wise
3. Gender wise
4. Caste wise
5. Age/standard wise Expected Output: Focused interventions on the high dropout rates

   SIH1369 - Online integrated platform for projects taken up by the students of various universities/colleges

   • Organization - Govt. of Jharkhand

Innovation is the key to betterment of education and students in the Indian universities/colleges put a lot of efforts on the projects as a part of the academic requirements. If a common knowledge platform (with a facility for plagiarism) is created to bring all project works taken up at various levels by the students in Technical / Higher Educational Institutes and Universities throughout the country, then it will be a great source of knowledge and also will help the student community to take up unique/innovative project works Summary: An integrated platform should be developed where in all the universities/Colleges provide information about the projects done by the students. The information on this platform will help in the peer learning and this will also help in cross functional research between various universities/colleges. Objective: To develop an online integrated platform for projects taken up by the students of various universities/colleges.

SIH1431 - Online personalized learning remediation/tutoring tool. Search for best teacher for specific topics.

• Organization : Ministry of Education

Develop a model/software which will help students to select best teacher/information about specific topic and help them in personalised learning

SIH1434 - Making career choices and AI based counselling accessible to every child at secondary level along with aptitude tests and detailed career paths.

• Organization : Ministry of Education

The project team shall establish an interactive AI based model that will help students to to choose from careers. The model should handhold student in assessing his capabilities and subsequently help him in deciding a career path.

sSmart Automation : SIH1329

SIH1329 - 360-degree feedback software for the Government of India related News Stories in Regional Media using Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning

• Organization - Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) is the nodal agency of the Government of India to disseminate information on government policies, programs, initiatives, and achievements to the print and electronic media. It functions as an interface between the Government and the media and provides feedback to the Government on people’s reactions as reflected in the media. Information is disseminated from Hqrs through Press Releases in English, Hindi, and Urdu and subsequently translated from PIB Regional offices into other Indian languages like Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, and Manipuri, to reach out to about 8,400 newspapers and media organizations across the country. To provide effective and timely feedback to the Government, an automated feedback system for all the above regional languages using Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning is required. The feedback system should crawl the select regional media sites (around 200 websites) for the news published in regional languages. The software should categorize the stories into the concerned departments as per the tags provided. The stories should be categorized as favorable (positive), neutral, or not favorable (negative) to the Government of India. Negative stories pertaining to a department should be notified to the concerned PIB officer on a real-time basis by SMS or Android notification or by other means. E-papers of select newspapers should be scanned by the system automatically using an Optical Character Recognition (OCR). The concerned news clippings if it pertains to the Government of India should be cut and electronically pasted in a pre-designed template mentioning the name of the newspaper, the page number where the story was published, the name of the edition, etc. These clippings should be classified into Departments and tonality (positive, negative, and neutral). Also in the dashboard, the title of the newspapers should be displayed and the stories should be in a position to be sorted/filtered using the variables like Tonality, Edition, etc. The system should also crawl through the YouTube channels of select news channels and identify the portion of the news bulletin pertaining to the Government of India using closed captioning. If closed captioning is not available, should use audio to text feature to capture the transcript. Once the portion of the video is identified, the said video has to be categorized into Departments and tonality. If the story is negative, the concerned PIB officer should get the notification immediately.

Disaster Mangement : SIH1417

SIH1417 - AI-ML based intelligent de-smoking/de-hazing algorithm

• Organization - Ministry of Defence

Design and Development of AI-ML based intelligent de- smoking/de-hazing algorithm for reproducing the real time video of the area under fire specifically for indoor fire hazards to aid the rescue operation.

Agriculture foodtech and rural development : SIH1324,SIH1325

SIH1324 - Air and water quality index and environment monitoring

• Organization: Govt. of Kerala

Considering the importance of air and water to human existence, air pollution and water pollution are critical issues that require collective effort for prevention and control. Different types of anthropogenic activities have resulted in environmental dilapidation and ruin. One of the tools that can be used for such a campaign is Air Quality Index (AQI). The AQI was based on the concentrations of different pollutants: We are also familiar with the Water Quality Index (WQI), which in simple terms tells what the quality of drinking water is from a drinking water supply. There is a need for constant and continuous environment monitoring of air quality and water quality for the development of AQI and WQI, which in turn will enable clear communication of how clean or unhealthy the air and water in the study area is.

SIH1325 - AI Assisted Tele-medicine KIOSK for Rural India

• Organization: Govt. of Kerala

Health care in rural India is still an unresolved area that demands improved and innovative solutions. The easy availability and access to expert doctors, according to the medical condition of the individual/patient can be provided by the AI-assisted telemedicine robotic Kiosk that can be set up anywhere in the village. Individuals may mark their identity through the biometric scanner. A robot may speak to the individual, enquiring about the illness. Later, the individual will be directed online to an expert doctor, via e-sanjeevani App. After the consultation, medicines and other associated services can be provided to them through the local Asha worker without any delay.