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To develop a cost-effective, solar/ wind-powered AI-based scarecrow that protects crops from birds and wild animals using real-time detection and deterrence.
This contest encourages innovative thinking that combines Agriculture, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence to protect crops more effectively and sustainably.
Think. Design. Innovate. Protect
Who can participate?
Individuals or Teams can participate
(max 5 members)
Team members can come from any vocations
Registration fees
Rs. 200/-
Design Brief
Detection & Classification
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Use AI-powered cameras to detect and differentiate between birds (e.g., parrots, crows), animals (e.g., wild boars, monkeys), and humans.
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Operate effectively in rural outdoor conditions day/night, dust, varying weather.
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Rugged Construction with stable base.
Power Supply
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Solar-powered with battery backup for off-grid use
Ease of Use
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Plug-and-play installation
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Durable and low-maintenance
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Language-agnostic or multilingual prompts for rural users
Deterrence Mechanisms
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Sound (animal distress calls, loud alarms, recorded human voices) To deter birds, sound waves can be used to create an unpleasant or disorienting experience.
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Light (strobe or flashing)
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Motion (moving dummy or rotating arms)
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Animal-safe (Non-lethal deterrence only)
Connectivity (optional/upgradeable)
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GSM or LoRa-based alerts to farmer’s phones.
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App or SMS interface for remote control or reports
Cost Constraints
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Target price under ₹25,000 for small farm holders. Cheaper is better
Online registration for
the contest begins
1
Jul
Schedule
23
Sep
Last date to register and
submit your designs
Announcement of
shortlisted entries
19
Oct
Video Submission for
Shortlisted entries
7 Oct
to
7 Nov
Jury interaction session
(Virtual)
18-30
Oct
Online Voting for Farmer's Choice designs will be active
10 Nov
to
5 Dec
Winner’s
announcement
1
Nov
Winners display at
KISAN 2025 and Prize distribution
10-14
Dec
Shortlisted
participants
have been notified.
Check your email
for details.
Winner’s
announcement
20
Oct
Winners display at
KISAN 2025 and Prize distribution
10-14
Dec
Online registration for
the contest begins
1
Jul
Schedule
23
Sep
Last date to register and
submit your designs
Announcement of
shortlisted entries
30
Sep
Video Submission for
Shortlisted entries
30 Sep
to
30 Oct
Jury interaction session
(Virtual)
1-15
Oct
Online Voting for Popular Choice designs will be active
1-30
Nov
Prizes
Champion
Rs. 50,000
Winners will get a cash prize and a stall space to showcase their idea to 2 lakh farmers at KISAN 2025.
Farmer's Choice Award
Rs. 10,000 to Top 3
All the award winning entries will be displayed on screen during KISAN Exhibition.
1st Runner up
Rs. 30,000
Farmer's choice award
Shortlisted design videos will be shared on our Digital platform.
KISAN visitors will vote to choose top 3 designs
2nd Runner up
Rs. 20,000
Terms and conditions
1. Eligibility
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The contest is open to all. (Individual or team)
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Participants may submit multiple entries, provided that each entry is submitted under a separate registration.
2. Submission Guidelines
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Designs must incorporate AI in some capacity (e.g., detection, automation, interaction).
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Submissions must include concept sketches, technical details, and a brief description.
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All entries must be original and not violate any copyright or intellectual property rights.
3. Video Submission
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Shortlisted entries (to be announced on 20th Sept) can submit a 90-second video presentation explaining their design. The video should be in MP4 format with a 9:16 aspect ratio, 24 frames per second.
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Language for video should be Marathi or English (Marathi subtitles in case of English audio and vice versa)
4. Judging Criteria
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Innovation & Originality (30%)
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Aesthetic & Functionality (25%)
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Impact & Relevance (25%)
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Sustainability/ Ethics Consideration (15%)
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Execution Quality/ Attention to details (5%)
5. Open Access through Creative Commons
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All designs submitted as part of the KISAN Design Quest will be made available under a Creative Commons license, allowing them to be freely shared, adapted, and used by the farming community.
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This approach ensures that your ideas can create real impact on the ground — helping farmers, makers, and innovators build upon them — while credit is always given to the original creators.
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By participating, you agree to share your design under this license, contributing to an open-source movement for rural innovation.
6. General Terms
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By entering, participants agree to abide by these terms.
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Registration fee is non-refundable amount.
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The organizers reserve the right to modify or cancel the contest if necessary.
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Any form of plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
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Judges' decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
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