Approved Innovations

Prototype Showcase

Exemplar undergraduate prototypes addressing acute challenges across Maharashtra. Published with official vetting and participant consent.

Agriculture & Rural DevelopmentESS-2027-AGRI-042

Solar-Assisted LoRa Soil Moisture Telemetry for Marathwada Cotton Farms

College of Engineering Pune (COEP Tech)

A low-cost, solar-powered subsurface telemetry probe transmitting soil volumetric moisture and ambient temperature every 15 minutes via LoRaWAN up to 10 km without cellular dependence.

Stage: Working PrototypeTeam: Team KrishiSetu
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Technology & Digital InnovationESS-2027-TECH-108

Offline Vernacular Document Validation & Digital Seal for Rural Taluk Offices

Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI)

Cryptographically signed QR verification engine running locally on edge tablets with zero Internet requirement, allowing instant authentication of caste, income, and land certificates.

Stage: Field TestedTeam: Team GramMudra
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Sustainability & EnvironmentESS-2027-SUST-089

Bagasse-Derived Biodegradable Thermal Insulation Panels for Street Vendors

Walchand College of Engineering, Sangli

Thermal insulation cooler panels manufactured by compressing agricultural sugarcane bagasse with a natural fungal mycelium binder, fully compostable within 45 days.

Stage: Working PrototypeTeam: Team Sugarcane Tech
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Healthcare & Social Well-beingESS-2027-HLTH-034

Affordable Tactile Pulse Oximetry & Telemetry Pod for Rural Anganwadis

Sardar Patel Institute of Technology (SPIT)

A child-friendly, handheld vital monitor measuring SpO2, heart rate, and temperature with high-contrast tactile keys and audio feedback in Marathi.

Stage: Lab TestedTeam: Team SevaTron
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Smart Communities & Civic Problem-SolvingESS-2027-COMM-061

Decentralised Real-Time Drainage Flood Warning Pod for Coastal Municipalities

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT)

Ultrasonic water-level and flow velocity sensor pods installed inside storm drain manholes, broadcasting SMS alerts to municipal disaster cells and local ward residents.

Stage: Working PrototypeTeam: Team JalRaksha
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