Surat student wins national title with AI project estimating groundwater
Dheyay Shah, a school student from Surat, took the national title at vivo Ignite 2026. His winning project, JALAAKAR, uses machine learning to estimate groundwater availability. It draws on historical borewell records, rainfall data and soil information. The tool produces taluka-level estimates intended to help with water management decisions. The competition honoured 10 student projects from over 6,100 entries across India, covering areas such as water conservation, online security, road safety and assistive technology.
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