The Kumaraguru Livestock Hackathon, India's first pioneering event in the field of Dairy, aims to foster innovation and create solutions by bringing together group of Engineers and veterinarians organized by Kumaraguru Institutions partnered with EDF. 


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Application Deadline Extended till September - 12

About

Kumaraguru Livestock Hackathon, a groundbreaking event in the realm of Dairy innovation, hosted by Kumaraguru Institutions in partnership with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) a global non-profit organization dedicated to tackling the biggest environmental issues, including supporting resilient farming communities whose livelihoods are threatened by climate change. For more than a decade, EDF has supported India’s shift to a prosperous, healthy, low-carbon trajectory. We have implemented innovative solutions that address national priorities of income generation, livelihood security and environmental sustainability, and cultivated strategic partnerships to embed and scale up sustainable practices across the agriculture and dairy sectors.

The Kumaraguru Livestock Hackathon aims to stimulate innovation by uniting engineers and veterinarians to address real-world challenges in the Dairy industry. With a focus on fostering solutions that have a lasting positive impact, this hackathon brings together students and experts to create innovative software solutions.

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Eligibility

Any UG/PG Engineering students  

UG/PG veterinary Students can form a team with the Engineering students  

Team should consist of 3 members and a mentor 

Inter college and Multi disciplinary teams are also encouraged to participate. 

Why should you join the livestock hackathon? 

1

Solving Real World Problems:

The dairy industry faces various complex issues related to productivity, sustainability, and supply chain management. The hackathon provides an opportunity to tackle these real-world challenges and develop innovative software solutions that can make a tangible difference. 

2

Networking Opportunities:

The hackathon brings together participants, mentors, industry experts, and potential investors. Networking during the event can lead to new collaborations, career opportunities, and exposure to the dairy industry's key players. 

3

Exposure to Emerging Technologies:

Hackathons often involve innovative technologies and tools that might not be part of your regular work or study curriculum. This exposure allows you to explore and experiment with the latest advancements. 

4

Contributing to Food Security:

The dairy industry plays a crucial role in global food security. By participating in the hackathon, you are indirectly contributing to ensuring a stable and sustainable food supply. 

Challenge Statements

Lack of animal health advisory system

India is the highest milk producer in the world contributing 24% of the global milk production in 2021-22. However, there is a huge gap in dairy productivity, and we have a greater number of dairy animals with low milk production that puts more pressure on environment. India has vast number of small-scale dairy farmers who often face challenges in managing the health of their animals due to limited access to veterinary services. There is a shortage in the number of veterinarians who are deployed by the government and private sectors. Because of this, farmers do not get quality veterinary treatment, vaccination support and advisory services to prevent diseases. This leads to reduction in the productivity of the animals thereby impacting the economy of the farmer. 

Lack of quality feed advisory system

One of the key factors that determine the productivity of a dairy animal is the quality and quantity of feed that is provided. Feed given to animals in balanced proportion will help to realise their genetic potential as well as to build immunity in animals to protect from any diseases. Farmers in India rely more on the farm byproducts like crop residues, less on cultivated green fodder and concentrate feed produced by industries. There is a huge knowledge gap in the nutrition diversity and density in the feed and fodder that are available with them. Relying on off-farm feed base increase the cost of production of the milk which at times make dairy farming economically unviable. 

Points for Consideration while Designing Solutions

  1. Poor connectivity to access technologies in remote villages.

  2. Low literacy rate among the majority of the users (farmers) to access technology.

  3. Motivation, Benefits, and Incentives for the adoption of Digital Technologies are poor.

  4. Innovation shall demonstrate social and gender inclusiveness.

Schedule

THU

28-SEP

FRI

29-SEP

SAT

30-SEP

SUN

01-OCT

4.00 PM - Registration

5.00 PM - Opening Ceremony

6.00 PM - Problem Statement Presentation and Team Collaboration

8.00 PM - Dinner

Rewards

2


50,000 INR

1


1,00,000 INR

3


25,000 INR

Important Dates

15th
Aug

Launch date

⇢

06th
Sep

Application deadline

⇢

18th
Sep

Zeroth review Online

⇢

28th
Sep

Hackathon begins

⇢

30th
Sep

Final Selection

⇢

1st
Oct

Finale

Frequently Asked Questions


Yes, the participant should have a team while signing up for the hackathon.


During the Zeroth Review the participant should have a basic understanding of Dairy and technology interface. Every 5 teams will have one mentor, mentors will be available throughout the hackathon for guidance and support.


The Kumaraguru livestock hackathon is an interdisciplinary event that brings together students from diverse backgrounds including veterinary medicine, engineering, to solve Dairy industry challenges in a competitive learning environment. A hackathon celebrates the use of minimal resources and maximum brain power to create outside-the-box solutions ("hacks") in a constrained time frame. Students must form team and work to create holistic, viable solutions. Mentors provide feedback and guidance to teams, providing real-world context that enriches the student learning experience. In a finale where teams display their innovation to industry representatives, participants, and other members of the campus community. A panel of judges will select winners of prizes.


Students who participate in the Hackathon build valuable professional competencies applicable to a wide variety of technical and non – technical career pathways. Idea generation, problem-solving, forming and working within diverse multi-disciplinary teams, project management, branding and marketing, and public speaking are just some of the many skills students practice in this experiential learning setting. The winning innovations might get exclusive preference for incubation support.


Evaluation criteria is based on innovation, relevance to theme, technical implementation, Quality of presentation, Practicality, dedication towards their work.


After the final selection, the results will be announced.


Yes, the management will provide internet facilities.


During the dairy hackathon, the management will provide the necessary resources and support to help you work on your project. This may include access to relevant datasets, tools, and mentorship. However, it's important to note that project requirement costs such as hardware, software licenses, or any specific materials needed for your project might not be covered by the hackathon management. It's better to contact the organizers directly to clarify any questions you have regarding project expenses and support.


First selection and zeroth Review will be in online mode, During each day of hackathon, everyday ends with a review, a total of three reviews and final selection.


Yes, during hackathon if the participant need to work 24/7, work space will be available all time.


For registration and other doubts please contact the organizing team. E-mail id: [email protected] Contact number: 9159460001


No, During the hackathon food and accommodation will be taken care of.