BharatGen: Pioneering Generative AI for India

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About BharatGen

BharatGen, a suite of Generative AI tech for India’ is a pioneering initiative, anchored by the TIH IIT Bombay supported under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. The initiative brings together a consortium of leading academic institutions, with the objective of advancing generative AI technologies and an active AI ecosystem in the country specifically designed for the diverse and unique requirements of India.

BharatGen Summit: India’s Premier Gen AI & LLM Summit + Hackathon

The BharatGen Summit is India’s largest Generative AI & LLM Summit and Hackathon , bringing together top AI leaders, industry experts, researchers, and young innovators on a single platform.

This dynamic event features insightful talks, panel discussions, and fireside chats led by industry pioneers, offering invaluable knowledge and future-driven insights.

The Generative AI Hackathon, designed for students, challenges participants to develop cutting-edge AI solutions for real-world problems. It fosters learning, collaboration, and innovation, driving the next wave of AI advancements in India.

Generative AI Hackathon 2025

Join us for an electrifying Generative AI Hackathon where innovation meets artificial intelligence! Whether you're a UG, PG, or PhD. student, this is your chance to push the boundaries of what AI can create. Build cutting-edge projects, network with AI experts, and compete for exciting prizes!

Problem Statements

Each theme presents a real-world problem where the application of artificial intelligence has the potential to create significant positive impact. Explore the themes, choose the one that ignites your passion, and let your creativity soar! Our goal is to build solutions not demos, to build IPs not just use APIs.

Smarter Governance: Building a More Accessible and Efficient Government

The Challenge: Making government resources transparent and easy to obtain and interact with.

Potential Problems to Solve:

Traffic monitoring & Crowd monitoring: Video analytics dashboard
Government Grievances Chatbot:
- Helps you file the grievances on the digital form (Agentic)
- Analytics dashboard to monitor grievances.
- Government Scheme Navigator (Create a user-friendly platform that employs AI to enable people to easily search and obtain various services provided by the government.)
AI powered Government Support Law Consultant: Conversational support for navigating Indian legal framework
AI Scam Protector for Elderly / Android Dialer: Build an Android application which utilizes text to speech recognition to find and prevent mobile phone fraud through sms. (National Cyber Crime Department)

Indian Culture & Heritage Showcase: Igniting a Cultural Renaissance

The Challenge: India's rich and diverse cultural heritage is both breathtaking and vulnerable. We need innovative AI applications to preserve, celebrate, and share this heritage with the world, inspiring future generations to connect with their roots.

Potential Problems to Solve:

Cultural Dressing Virtual Photoshoot: Develop an augmented reality application that allows users to virtually "try on" traditional Indian clothing and accessories, creating shareable photos and promoting cultural appreciation.
Indian Classical Dance Pose Identification & Generator: Design an AI that identifies and generates key poses of Indian Classical dance.
AI-Powered Indian Art Styles Converter: Create an image generator for generating images in Indian art styles.
Festival & Ritual Guide Chatbot: Develop an interactive chatbot that provides information on Indian festivals and rituals, promoting cultural understanding and participation.
Virtual Heritage Tour Guide: Create a platform that allows users to explore Indian historical sites and landmarks virtually, providing interactive information and engaging multimedia content.

Medical Care Accessibility and Affordability & Mental Health

The Challenge: Access to quality and affordable healthcare remains a significant hurdle, especially in underserved communities. We need smart AI solutions that lower costs, improve access, and empower individuals to manage their health & mental health more effectively.

Potential Problems to Solve:

Talking Camera for Low Vision/Elderly: Develop an application that uses camera and text-to-speech technology to read text/newspapers aloud, describe surroundings.
Medical Support Chatbot (One or multiple tasks)
- Parental Support Chatbot (ADHD/Autism) Chatbot: Develop a chatbot that offers information, resources, and coping strategies for parents of children with ADHD and autism.
- Adult ADHD/Autism Support Chatbot: Design a platform that provides support, resources, and coping mechanisms for adults living with ADHD or autism, fostering a sense of community and reducing feelings of isolation. (+ Tutor for school support 1:1 customized support NHS recommends)
- AI-Driven Wellness Tips and Meditation Guide: AI Develop a solution with access to home remedies to manage mental health and provide a quick meditation session for students or someone who is in urgent need.
- PCOD Assistant Chatbot: Create an AI-powered assistant that provides information on PCOD, suggests home/community/indigenous solutions remedies, and helps users track symptoms and manage their condition (Note: Advise users to consult with medical professionals.)
- Prescription Assistant Support Chatbots:
  - Savings Aid: Build an AI-driven prescription scanner that identifies generic alternatives and calculates cost savings for medications.
  - Adherence Assistant: Design an application that generates easy-to-follow medication schedules and reminders, integrating with calendar and notification systems.
  - Expiry Date Checker: Develop a solution that uses image recognition to automatically identify and alert users to expired medications.
AI-Powered Emotional Support Diary. Diary which speaks back to you: Create an interactive "emotional diary" that prompts users with thoughtful questions and provides empathetic responses, promoting self-reflection and emotional well-being.

Education: Personalized Learning for the Future

The Challenge: Traditional education often follows a one-size-fits-all approach. We need AI solutions that personalize the learning experience, provide targeted support, and empower individuals to reach their full potential.

Potential Problems to Solve:

AI-Powered Career Navigator Chatbot: Develop a platform that uses AI to match individuals with suitable career paths, providing personalized guidance and identifying necessary skills.
Personalized Revision Buddy/Tutor Chatbot: Create an AI tutor that adapts to individual learning styles and provides tailored practice questions, explanations, and feedback.
Study Routine Coach & Motivation Chatbot: Design a chatbot that helps students create effective study routines, providing motivational support and time management tips.

Guidelines for Group Formation

arrow_forward Students must submit their Valid School/College ID.
arrow_forward Team Leader (one leader student) should apply on behalf of the group/team.
arrow_forward All team members can be from the same college or different colleges can form a group and nominate one of the students as team leader to work on the proposed project.
arrow_forward The team must have at least 1 student from a programming background.
arrow_forward The team should have 1-2 students from an Artificial Intelligence background is preferable.
arrow_forward Each team consists of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 students, including the team leader.

Eligibility Criteria

arrow_forward Students can be of any discipline of engineering/science of undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), or doctoral (PhD) course to be eligible for the hackathon.
arrow_forward Undergraduate (UG) Students should have completed the first (engineering/science) year program.
arrow_forward Students admitted to UG, PG, and PhD. programs at IITs, NITs, and other AICTE/UGC-approved institutions.

What to Expect

arrow_forward Collaborate & Innovate:Form teams, brainstorm ideas, and develop groundbreaking AI-driven projects.
arrow_forward Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the criteria.
arrow_forward Exciting Challenges: Solve real-world problems with Generative AI/LLM.
arrow_forward Pitch & Win: Present your project to a panel of judges and win amazing prizes!

Support

arrow_forward Technical mentorship for the team selected for Grand Finale.
arrow_forward Internship/Fellowship opportunities in BharatGen project for teams selected for Grand Finale based on interview.
arrow_forward Prize Money Award: Winner INR 1,00,000, 1^st Runner-up INR 60,000 and 2^nd Runner-up INR 30,000.

Idea Selection Criteria

Post Idea submission process, the ideas will be evaluated by experts. Evaluation criteria will include Functionality & Technical Implementation, Feasibility & Practicality, User Experience & Design, Impact & Relevance and Innovation & Creativity.

Mode of Grand Finale

Generative AI Hackathon 2025 Grand Finale will be held offline in New Delhi and teams must travelled to New Delhi. The tentative date for the hackathon is 2nd/3rd week of June 2025.

How To Apply

arrow_forward The team leader must fill the application form on behalf of the group.
arrow_forward Applications will only be accepted through the application form, link for which has been given below (Apply Now Button).
arrow_forward The selected team members should obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) in the given (NOC format) from their Institute. This letter will be required during the grand finale, if the team is selected for grand finale.
arrow_forward The team can make only one project application in the registration form. However, for applying for more than one projects they will have to do separate registrations.

Timelines

Deadline: The last date to submit the application form is 31^st March 2025.
Event	Date
Hackathon Application Live	1^st March 2025
Last Date to apply for Hackathon	31^stMarch 2025
Screening	14^thApril 2025
Result Declaration for finalists	18^thApril 2025
Mentorship and Prototype development	21^stApril – 23^rdMay 2025
Grand Finale Presentation and demonstration at Delhi	June 2025 (Date TBD)

Apply Now

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For any query: bharatgen@tihiitb.org