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AI Farm Guard

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

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Who can participate?

Individuals or Teams can participate
(max 5 members)
Team members can come from any vocations

Registration fees Rs. 500/-
(Rs. 200 for registration
before 15th Jul)

Online registration for
the contest begins
7
Jun

Schedule

15
Aug

Last date to

submit your designs

Announcement of
shortlisted entries
25
Aug

Video Submission for
Shortlisted entries

25 Aug
to
25 Sep

Jury interaction session
(Virtual)

1-7
Sep

Online Voting for Popular Choice designs will be active

1-30
Nov
Winner’s
announcement
10
Sep
Winners display at
KISAN 2025 and Prize distribution
10-14
Dec

Design Brief

Detection & Classification
  • Use AI-powered cameras to detect and differentiate between birds (e.g., parrots, crows), animals (e.g., wild boars, monkeys), and humans.
  • Operate effectively in rural outdoor conditions day/night, dust, varying weather.
  • Rugged Construction with stable base.
Power Supply
  • Solar-powered with battery backup for off-grid use

Ease of Use
  • Plug-and-play installation

  • Durable and low-maintenance

  • Language-agnostic or multilingual prompts for rural users

Deterrence Mechanisms
  • Sound (animal distress calls, loud alarms, recorded human voices) To deter birds, sound waves can be used to create an unpleasant or disorienting experience.
  • Light (strobe or flashing)
  • Motion (moving dummy or rotating arms)
  • Animal-safe (Non-lethal deterrence only)
Connectivity (optional/upgradeable)
  • GSM or LoRa-based alerts to farmer’s phones.

  • App or SMS interface for remote control or reports

Cost Constraints
  • Target price under ₹25,000 for small farm holders. Cheaper is better

Prizes

 Champion

Rs. 50,000

Winners will get Cash prize plus display space (worth Rs. 1 lakh) at KISAN2025.
You will get a chance to present your idea to 2 lakh farmers across India.

Popular 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​

Popular Award.

Winners will get Cash prize plus display space (worth Rs. 1 lakh) at KISAN2025.
You will get a chance to present your idea to 2 lakh farmers across India.
KISAN exhibition visitors will have a vote to choose
the 3 most popular designs.

2nd Runner up

Rs. 20,000​

Terms and conditions

1. Eligibility:
  • The contest is open to all. (Individual or team)

  • Each individual or team can submit only one design.

2. Submission Guidelines:
  • Designs must incorporate AI in some capacity (e.g., detection, automation, interaction).

  • Submissions must include concept sketches, technical details, and a brief description.

  • All entries must be original and not violate any copyright or intellectual property rights.

  • Registration Code: Participants should choose a Registration Code & mention the same on all design submissions. Code composed of two alphabets and four digits i.e. "XX1234"

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3. Video Submission
  • Shortlisted entries (to be announced on 25th August) must submit a 90-second video presentation explaining their design. The video should be in MP4 format with a 16:9 aspect ratio, 24 frames per second.

  • Language for video should be Marathi or English (Marathi subtitles in case of English audio and vice versa)

4. Judging Criteria:
  • Innovation & Creativity – How unique and futuristic is the design?

  • Feasibility – Can it be realistically built and function effectively?

  • AI Integration – How well is AI incorporated?

  • Presentation – Clarity and quality of the submission.

5. Open Access through Creative Comments:
  • All designs submitted as part of the KISAN Design Quest will be made available under a Creative Comments license, allowing them to be freely shared, adapted, and used by the farming community.

  • 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.

  • By participating, you agree to share your design under this license, contributing to an open-source movement for rural innovation.

6. General Terms:
  • By entering, participants agree to abide by these terms.

  • The organizers reserve the right to modify or cancel the contest if necessary.

  • Any form of plagiarism will lead to disqualification.

  • Judges' decisions are final and not subject to appeal.

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