Surat Student Wins National Award for AI-Based Groundwater Prediction Tool
A Surat school student, Dheyay Shah, won the national title at the fourth vivo Ignite 2026 challenge for developing JALAAKAR, a machine-learning project that estimates groundwater availability. Using historical borewell records, rainfall patterns, and soil data, the tool generates taluka-level groundwater estimates to aid water management. The competition received over 6,100 student ideas nationwide, with other projects recognized in areas like water safety and cybersecurity. Shah's innovation highlights youth engagement in addressing groundwater depletion.
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indiatoday broke this story on 9 Nov, 07:06 am. Other outlets followed.
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