Smart Pack
Perishable Farm Produce Packaging Design Contest
INTRODUCTION
India loses a significant portion of its perishable farm produce due to poor packaging and handling. With rising demand for fresh, safe, and sustainably delivered produce, the need for innovative, affordable, and eco-friendly packaging has never been more urgent.
The Perishable Farm Produce Packaging Design Contest is a opportunity to design packaging solutions that extend shelf life, reduce waste, and stay cost-effective for smallholder farmers and local markets.
Your design could be the difference between spoilage and sale, waste and income.
Schedule
7 May
Online registration for the contest begins
7 Jul
Last date to submit your designs
1-7 Aug
Jury interaction session (Virtual)
10 Aug
Winner’s announcement
15-16 Aug
Top 5 will participate in Design Exhibition at Pune
10-14 Dec
Winners display at KISAN2025 and Prize distribution
Contest Process & Guidelines
Registration:
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All participants must register via the official portal only
Submission:
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Submit the full design package including required documents and visuals by 7th July 2025.
Entries will be reviewed by experts in agriculture, packaging, and sustainability based on:
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Functionality – Protection, ventilation, ease of use
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Sustainability – Use of eco-friendly, recyclable, or biodegradable material
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Affordability – Cost-effectiveness for small and mid-size farmers
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Scalability – Ease of production and widespread use
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Presentation – Clarity, completeness, and professionalism of the submission
Finalist Selection:
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Top designs will be shortlisted for further evaluation or interview round
Winner Announcement:
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Winners will be announced on 10th Aug 2025 through the official portal
Prizes
Winner
Rs.50,000​
1st Runner up
Rs.30,000​
2nd Runner up
Rs.20,000​
Winners will get Cash prize plus display space (worth Rs. 1 lakh) at KISAN2025.
You get chance to present your idea to 2 lakh farmers across India.
Popular Award
Top 10 Teams will get an opportunity to present their design in the form of max 90 second video on KISAN website.
KISAN exhibition visitors will have a vote to choose the popular design.
Top 3 + Award winning 3 entries will be displayed
on LED screen at KISAN Exhibition.
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. Intellectual Property:
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Participants retain full ownership of their designs.
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By submitting, participants grant the organizers a non-exclusive right to showcase their work
for promotional purposes.
4. General Terms:
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The organisers reserves 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.
