Bee Smart
Design an efficient, weather-resistant, and easy-to-maintain beehive that supports healthy bee colonies, improves honey yield, and is suitable for use by small farmers or rural beekeepers. The design should consider sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability to various climates.
Design a Bee Hive that can be installed in or near farmers’ homes to promote honey production, crop pollination, and additional income.
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)
Design Brief
Form Factor & Location Suitability
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Compact design suitable for backyards, terraces, or courtyards
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Wall-mounted or stand-based options for flexibility
Material & Durability
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Locally sourced, termite-resistant wood or recycled plastic
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Weatherproof, UV-resistant paint or coating
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Lifespan of at least 5 years with minimal maintenance
Packaging Design
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Flexible for various SKUs (grains, vegetables, spices, fruits)
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Pouch, jar, crate, or box—show at least one mockup
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Encourage eco-conscious material
Safety & Awareness
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Designed to minimize risk of stings
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Basic instruction stickers or guides in local language (Marathi/Hindi)
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Detachable cover to prevent tampering by children or animals
Target Users
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Rural households, small farmers, women’s SHGs, and youth in farming families
Success Metrics
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Initial cost under ₹2,500 per unit
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Easy to install and operate without expert intervention
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Generates 4–6 kg of honey per season per unit
Hive Design
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Ventilated but rain- and predator-resistant structure
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Transparent viewing panel (optional) for education/observation
Farmer-Friendly Features
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Simple to inspect and harvest without harming bees
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Smoke chamber or bee-calming mechanism built-in
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Manual or semi-auto honey drain system for beginners
Brand Voice & Tone
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Honest, grounded, warm, and reassuring
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Communicates value without exaggeration
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Brand Color Palette & Typography
Sustainability & Impact
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Encourages biodiversity and supports crop pollination
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Scalable for self-help groups or FPO-led honey initiatives
Use Case Scenarios
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Home-based honey production for self-use or local sale
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Educational use by rural schools or farm demo units
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Crop pollination support in adjacent farms/gardens
Schedule
Online registration for
the contest begins
7
Jun
15
Aug
Last date to
submit your designs
25
Aug
Announcement of
shortlisted entries
1-7
Sep
Jury interaction session
(Virtual)
10
Sep
Winner’s
announcement
4-5
Oct
Top 5 will participate in Design Exhibition at Pune
10-14
Dec
Winners display at
KISAN 2025 and Prize distribution
Prizes
Schedule
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:
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The contest is open to all. (Individual or team)
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Each individual or team can submit only one design.
2. Submission Requirements:
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Design Brief (PDF): Explain materials used, cost per unit, intended produce type, and innovation rationale.
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Prototype or Visuals: Slides, Photos, diagrams, 3D renders, or sample packaging
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Sustainability Note: Highlight how your design reduces plastic use or improves recyclability.
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Costing Sheet: Breakdown of approximate production and implementation cost.
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Optional: - Video demonstration or field test results (if available)
3. Video Submission
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Shortlisted entries (to be announced on 20th July) 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.
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Language for video should be Marathi or English (Marathi subtitles in case of English audio and vice versa).
4. 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.
5. General Terms:
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The organisers reserve the right to modify or cancel the contest at any time.
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Any form of plagiarism will lead to disqualification.
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The judges’ decisions are final and not subject to appeal.
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By participating, contestants agree to these terms and conditions.
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