Dear Students / Guides / SPP Coordinators,

Greetings from Karnataka State Council for Science and Technology!

This is to inform you that the midterm evaluation of your project for the 48^th series SPP has been scheduled from 21 April 2025 via Google Meet.

Please find below important details and instructions for the evaluation:

You all will receive email regarding evaluation dates, timings and Google Meet Link. Please note that the dates, timings and Google Meet link is unique for the particular group of students / particular project and it is hereby informed not to share the Google meet link to other batch of student group of your institution or any other institution.

Instructions:

1. The provided link is unique to each session. Kindly refrain from sharing it with other project teams.

2. Only team members are allowed to join and interact with the expert. The moderator will call upon each of the project team to interact with the expert. The project guides and co-guides may also participate using the same link.

3. Presentation / Demonstration Time: Each team will have 8 - 10 minutes to present and demonstrate their project. Following the presentation, there will be 2-3 minutes allocated for any queries from the expert panel.

4. Who can present: Only students directly involved with their projects.
During online evaluations:
a) Students must log in with their real names.
b) Microphones should be muted by default.
c) Students present only when invited by the session moderator.
d) Students who don't follow these rules will be removed.  

5. Please ensure team members join the evaluation using laptops and avoid using mobile phones. Do not login from multiple systems in the same area / room to avoid echo and disturbances.

6. It is crucial to have stable internet connectivity to avoid interruptions during the session.

7. Find a well-lit space to demonstrate your working model effectively.

8. Prepare your presentation slides according to the KSCST template provided in the email. The template for preparing the presentation is as below

Template for preparing ppt presentation.

Template for preparing Synopsis format (Mandatory)

9. Projects with a working model can skip the PPT presentation and directly showcase the working model in front of the camera (preferred).

10. Update the synopsis using the provided link:

https://forms.gle/EqAUv7AwPXqAjveTA before 17^th April 2025.

Your cooperation in adhering to these guidelines is greatly appreciated.

Best regards,

Team SPP.

Note:

PPT Format: The PPT format is provided in the link above and must use the same template for the presentation.

Synopsis Format: The synopsis format is available on the website and in the email sent to all team leaders and SPP Co-Ordinators/Guides.

Naming Convention: Use the project reference number for naming the synopsis, and ensure to upload it as a Word file.

Further Information: For additional information and announcements, please refer to the KSCST website.

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KSCST is organizing mid-term evaluation of supported projects through online mode from 21 April 2025 and is planned to be completed by second week of  May 2025.

The link for Google Meeting will be sent to the concerned student team separately by email with dates and time. It is informed to the Student team and project guide not to share the Google Meet link with other project batch students. The project details, dates and time will be updated in this page / will be sent to concerned project group by email.

Please be informed to get ready and send the project synopsis by through Google form link. Email regarding this is sent to all.

The link for updating the synopsis is

https://forms.gle/EqAUv7AwPXqAjveTA and the synopsis needs to be sent consisting of the following points with the approval of the Project Guide.

After completing the project, 2 to 3 page write-up in MS Word format (synopsis needs to be sent by uploading the synopsis of your project in the Google Form.

1. Project Title: The project title should match the title provided in the sanction order. Any significant deviations from the approved project scope, objectives, or methodology, including changes in student participation, may result in the project being withdrawn.

2. Project Sanction Reference Number: The unique identifier assigned by KSCST.

3. Branch of Engineering/Science: The relevant academic field the students are pursuing (e.g., Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, etc.).

4. College/Institution: The name of the educational institution where the project is being conducted.

5. Student(s) & Guide(s) Names: Include full names, email addresses, and phone numbers for each student and guide involved.

6. Keywords: 3-5 keywords that accurately represent the project's key themes and technologies.

7. Introduction/Background (15-20 lines): Provide a clear and engaging overview of the project's context, highlighting its significance and relevance.

8. Objectives (5-10 lines): State the specific goals and aims of the project, outlining what you intend to achieve.

9. Methodology (20-30 lines): Describe the methods, techniques, and materials used in the project. Include any relevant diagrams or visual aids to enhance understanding.

10. Results & Conclusions (15-20 lines): Summarize the key findings, observations, and outcomes of the project. Draw meaningful conclusions based on the results. (Include photographs and graphs / charts).

11. Project Outcome & Industry Relevance (10-15 lines): Explain the practical implications of the project. How does it contribute to the field of study? How could it be applied in real-world settings or industries?

12. Working Model vs. Simulation/Study: Clearly state whether the project involved the development of a physical working model or if it was primarily a simulation or theoretical study.

13. Project Outcomes and Learnings: What are the key outcomes of your project? What did you learn from the process of designing, implementing, and analyzing your project?

14. Future Scope (15-20 lines): Discuss potential future directions, extensions, or applications of the project. Identify areas for further research or development.

Remember: This format is a guideline. Adapt it to fit the specific nature and complexity of your project. Focus on presenting a clear, concise, and compelling synopsis that effectively communicates the essence of your work.

File Naming: Use the KSCST Reference ID (e.g., 48S_BE_0001_Synopsis).

Project Completion Report (PCR):

Upon project completion, upload a single PDF file of the PCR (signed by the Principal, HoD, Guide(s), and Student(s)) to this Google Form by June 6, 2025:

https://forms.gle/bg7d5k4594LFbRQd8.

Follow your university / institution's prescribed format for preparation of PCR.

Utilization Certificate & Statement of Expenditure:

The SPP Coordinator / Project Guide must submit the Utilization Certificate and Statement of Expenditure (UC & SoE) – consolidated for all institution projects supported under 48th Series of SPP – by August 20, 2025.

Corrections: Report any necessary corrections to guide and student names to spp@kscst.org.in within 2 days of receiving the sanction order.

The Annual state-level Poster Presentation and exhibition of projects selected during the mid-term evaluation is planned to be conducted during 3^rd or 4^th Week of July 2025 and exact date and venue will be intimated shortly.

Project selected for Poster Presentation and Exhibition will be awarded with certificate and potential projects will be awarded with Best Project of the Year Award.

48^th SERIES OF STUDENT PROJECTS PROGRAMME : 2024 - 2025
LIST OF STUDENT PROJECT PROPOSALS APPROVED FOR SPONSORSHIP

1.

Technologies for Rural livelihood improvement (Focussing areas under energy, water, agriculture, environment, health, livelihood, green technology, assistive aid, handicraft, textile, animal health, post-harvest and education.
(project titles and areas for submitting the proposal is provided below:

Sl.
No.

TECHNOLOGY / PRODUCT DETAILS

FOCUS AREA

i.

• (EDU-BOX) SOLAR PROJECTOR AND OFFLINE SERVER.

• SOLAR POWERED SHEEP SHEARING MACHINE

• SOLAR WATER FILTRATION AND VENDING MACHINE

ENERGY, WATER

ii.

• LOW-COST SENSOR AND DEEP LEARNING-BASED METHOD TO SPRAY THE FARMS WITH CONTROLLED OR LIMITED PESTICIDES WITH EQUAL DISTRIBUTION

AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT

iii.

• GREEN POLYMER NANOCOMPOSITE (BIOPLASTIC) FROM AGRICULTURAL RESIDUE FOR FOOD PACKING APPLICATION

iv.

• IMPROVED HAPPY SEEDER TECHNOLOGY FOR PADDY STRAW MANAGEMENT ON FARMER’S FIELD

v.

• INTEGRATED BIOTECHNOLOGICAL APPROACH FOR THE TREATMENT OF MICROPLASTICS (MPS) AND PLASTIC DERIVED COMPOUNDS (PDCS) ALONG WITH REFRACTORY ORGANICS IN THE MUNICIPAL LANDFILL LEACHATE

ENVIRONMENT

vi.

• ENERGY EFFICIENT MULTIFUNCTIONAL FIELD DISTILLATION UNIT FOR ISOLATION OF ESSENTIAL OILS

ENERGY

vii.

• MOUNTAIN SOLAR WATER AND SPACE HEATING SYSTEMS

• HERBAL CHIRAYITA FORMULATIONS FOR CONTROL OF DIABETES, ANTI-BACTERIAL, ANTIVIRAL, ANTI- FIBROID AND HEPATO-PROTECTIVE ACTIVITIES.

• SOLAR BIOGAS HYBRID SYSTEMS FOR MOUNTAIN NEEDS.

ENERGY, WATER, HEALTH

viii.

• RESILIENT FARMING TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES IN FLOOD AND WATER-LOGGED AREAS (CYCLE WEEDER AND HOEING, SOIL DIGGER, PADDY TRANSPLANTING, IMPROVISED PORTABLE LOW TUNNEL POLY HOUSE) AND POST-HARVEST TOOLS (TURMERIC RAMMER TOOL, GROUNDNUT DE-HUSKING TOOL, TURMERIC STEAM BOILER, ROOT CROPS WASHING TOOL, ZERO ENERGY COOL CHAMBER, MAIZE DE-HUSKING MACHINE, BRIQUETTE MAKING TOOL) FOR REDUCING LABOURER COST

AGRICULTURE, ENERGY

ix.

• COST-EFFECTIVE BRIDGE (BAMBOO, WOODEN & STEEL) FOR RURAL CONNECTIVITY

• UPGRADED WATERMILLS WITH LOW HEAD TURBINE DESIGN AND STANDARDIZATION

LIVELIHOOD, WATER

x.

• IMPROVED BIOMASS COOKSTOVES

• PV INTEGRATED SOLAR TUNNEL DRYER - SOLID STATE BIO-GAS PLANT

• KITCHEN WASTE-BASED BIO-GAS PLANT

• WALK IN TYPE SOLAR TUNNEL DRYER

• DHABHA SIZE IMPROVED BIOMASS COOKSTOVES

• FLUIDIZED BED GASIFIER

• MSW ORGANIC WASTE BIO-METHANATION

• SOLAR-BIOMASS BASED HYBRID DRYER

GREEN TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY

xi.

• ARID SPECIFIC TREE BASED FARMING SYSTEM (WADI)

• BREED IMPROVEMENT OF MARWARI SHEEP AND GOAT

• DOORSTEP AI SERVICES FOR ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE OF CATTLE

• ESTABLISHMENT OF CACTUS AS A FODDER (NEW CROP)

• LOW-COST GRAVITY-BASED DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND EFFICIENT WATER USE TECHNIQUE

• TANKA WITH AGOR AND ROOFTOP RAINWATER HARVESTING FOR TAPPING OF RAINWATER

AGRICULTURE, LIVELIHOOD, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, WATER

xii.

• BIOMASS DRYERS, PYRO LITE STOVE, OUTDOOR ANIMAL FEED STOVE

• VERSION 2 OF PYRO STOVE WITH NEW INSULATING MATERIALS AND MANUFACTURING IMPROVEMENTS

• 2 VERSIONS OF FORCED DRAFT AGNI SAKHI & AGNI MITHRA STOVE

• FUEL EFFICIENT BAKERY OVEN

• CUSTOMIZED SARALA STOVE DESIGNS

LIVELIHOOD, ENERGY

xiii.

• BIOMETRIC SOLAR ATM NAMED AS "JANATA ATM"

• MICRO SOLAR DOME

• MICRO SOLAR PUMP COUPLED WITH RO SYSTEM & INTEGRATED WITH PRE FILTER AND INTELLIGENT CONTROLLER

• MECHANIZED FERRO CEMENT BASED PRODUCTS

• BAMBOO BASED SHUTTERS AND DOORS FOR RETROFITTING OF HOUSES

ENERGY, GREEN TECHNOLOGY, LIVELIHOOD

xiv.

• NECK REST PILLOW WITH MEMORY USE

• BRICK MAKING FROM GRANITE WASTE

• ERGONOMIC DESIGN OF MECHANICAL WEEDING UNIT FOR REDUCING PHYSICAL STRAIN

• E-WASTE SEGREGATION AND PREPROCESSING MODEL

• CUSTOMISED GIFT MAKING THROUGH 3D CHOCOLATE PRINTING

LIVELIHOOD, ASSISTIVE AID, GREEN TECHNOLOGY

xv.

• GREEN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY: STABILIZED MUD BLOCK, TREATED BAMBOO, TERAFIL WATER, RAINWATER HARVESTING & LOW-COST TOILET

• AGARBATI BAMBOO STICK

• PRODUCTS FROM TREATED BAMBOO STICKS

• COST-EFFECTIVE HATCHERY-SOLAR BASED

GREEN TECHNOLOGY, WATER, LIVELIHOOD, ENERGY

xvi.

• UP-GRADATION OF CONVENTIONAL RIVER ROPE WAY CROSSINGS OVER MAIN RIVERS EXISTS IN RURAL / HILLY TERRAINS

LIVELIHOOD

xvii.

• THIRUMATHIKART: E-COMMERCE PLATFORM FOR SHGS FOR ENHANCING THEIR LIVELIHOODS AND GENERATING NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

xviii.

• ECO-FRIENDLY AND BIO-DEGRADABLE POT BY USING COW DUNG AND AGRICULTURE WASTE

• VALUE ADDITION OF CHARCOAL-BRIQUETTE BY ADDING LAC.

• GOAT SPECIAL - CONCENTRATE MIXTURE PRODUCT

xix

• HERBAL MOSQUITO REPELLENT INCENSE STICK MAKING

• HAND MADE PAPER PRODUCTION & PAPER BAG MAKING

• CHALK PENCIL AND LIQUID DEODORANT PRODUCTS

xx.

• CUSTOMIZATION IN BIOMASS PALLETISATION UNIT

• TECHNOLOGY PROTOCOL FOR PRODUCTION OF FUEL PELLETS FROM BIOMASS

• OPTIMIZATION PROCESS OF PELLET PRODUCTION USING LANTANA, AMLA PROCESSING WASTE, SUGARCANE BAGASSE, FOREST LEAVES, PADDY STRAW, Etc.

GREEN TECHNOLOGY, LIVELIHOOD

xxi.

• HAND OPERATED SEWING MACHINE FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED

• COST EFFECTIVE AND ECO-FRIENDLY PAVER BLOCK MAKING

• IMPROVED SILVER ANKLET PLATING TECHNOLOGY

HANDICRAFT, TEXTILE

xxii.

• FLEXIBLE CAGE FOR CATTLE TRANSPORT VEHICLE WITH LOADING ADJUSTMENT

ANIMAL HEALTH,
LIVELIHOOD, AGRICULTURE

xxiii

• COMPACT AND EASILY MANOEUVRABLE TRACTOR OF LOW HP RANGE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT OF THE SMALL FARMERS

xxiv.

• POTABLE WATER USING FUNCTIONALISED CELLULOSE AS CATALYST FROM LOCALLY AVAILABLE BIOMASS

WATER

xxv.

• WATER FILTRATION SOLUTIONS, BUILDING MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

xxvi.

• COST-EFFECTIVE NEEM FRUIT HARVESTER, AND PROCESS STANDARDIZATION

• NEEM FRUIT COLLECTION AND POST-HARVEST PROCESSING TO PRODUCE QUALITY PULP AND NEEM SEED FOR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

POST HARVEST

xxvii.

• PORTABLE LABORATORY WORKBENCH FOR LEARNING AND PROTOTYPING

EDUCATION

2.

Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Technology and Management

3.

Water and Environment Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Industrial and System Engineering

4.

Energy Engineering, Energy for Sustainable Development, Waste Management

5.

Data Science, Cyber Security, Computing, Pattern Recognition and Image Processing, Signal Processing

6.

Big Data, integrating Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Data Engineering, Robotics (agriculture, health, education, digital literacy, assistive aid)

7.

Networking and Communication Engineering, Embedded Systems, VLSI Design, Robotics

8.

Power System Engineering, Electric Vehicles, Smart Grid Technologies and Micro-grids

9.

Materials and Design Engineering, Thermal and Fluid Engineering, Manufacturing Processes and Analysis

10.

Control and Automation, Biomedical Engineering, Sensors and Measurement Techniques

11.

Rural Engineering and Technical support, Smart cities and Infrastructure Development

12.

Biological / Medical Science, Physical Science, Chemical Science, Agriculture Science and Biotechnology

13.

Healthcare management, Information Technology, Resources and Environmental Management.