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No. 1041Problem statementAgriculture and food

Rapid colorimetric and artificial intelligence-based methods for determining the microbial quality of raw milk, processed milk, and milk products

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Develop a rapid, portable, cost-effective way to assess microbial quality of raw and pasteurised milk faster than the source's stated 4–6-hour MBRT process. For processed dairy products, freshness-indicating packaging is also proposed. Colour-based testing, AI or machine vision are avenues to explore rather than validated methods; the core requirement is practical quality assessment at reception, processing and chilling points.

No. 1035Problem statementAgriculture and food

Smart Irrigation System for Precision Farming

Develop an IoT irrigation module combining soil-moisture sensors and weather information with a farmer-facing mobile app. Provide timely irrigation alerts and recommendations from real-time observations to support scheduling. Reduced water use and improved yield are intended benefits requiring field evaluation.

No. 1075Problem statementAgriculture and food

Drone-Based Intelligent System for Apple Orchard Management in Himachal Pradesh

Develop drone-based apple-orchard management for Himachal Pradesh. Combine multispectral/thermal observations and AI analysis for tree health, moisture and stress, with targeted nutrient/pest/disease treatment and prediction using historical/environmental data. Estimate production from blossom/fruit imagery and pre-harvest surveys to support storage, logistics and marketing. Include farmer training, drone-footage virtual tours and promotional content; the source also proposes blockchain traceability covering origin, quality and the apples’ journey.

No. 1238Problem statementAgriculture and food

Solar-Powered Smart Mini Cold Storage System for Fresh Vegetables in North Eastern Region (NER)

The requested mini cold store serves vegetable growers, cooperatives, collection centres and village markets in the North Eastern Region. It should use solar cooling with battery backup, insulation and controlled temperature and humidity, with alerts for power loss or unsuitable storage conditions. Compact modular construction, weather resistance, low maintenance and a simple status display should suit remote hilly locations and unreliable electricity.