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YCL 2026 Themes

At YCL 2026, you are invited to explore frontier research areas at Plaksha University and imagine how they can shape our future. These are not boundaries, but launchpads for your ideas. You may build within them, across them, or even create a completely new challenge of your own.

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Sustainable & Precision Agriculture: Innovating the Future of Farming 

Agriculture feeds the world, but for too long, farmers have faced unpredictable weather, crop failures, and rising costs. At Plaksha University, we believe technology can restore resilience, dignity, and prosperity to farming. 

Imagine a world where: 

  • AI and IoT sensors monitor soil health and crop growth in real time. 

  • Drones detect crop diseases before they spread, saving entire harvests. 

  • Low-cost irrigation systems ensure zero water waste. 

  • Biotech solutions preserve crop diversity while securing food for the future. 

This challenge invites you to make agriculture productive, equitable, and climate-smart, transforming the way we grow, manage, and consume food. 

 

Water Security 

With rising pollution and growing water scarcity, access to clean, safe water has become one of the greatest challenges of our time. At Plaksha University, we invite young creators to design systems that make water accessible, sustainable, and resilient. 

Imagine a world where: 

  • Rivers and lakes are continuously monitored with affordable, real-time pollutant sensors. 

  • Villagers carry portable water-testing devices to check for heavy metals and contaminants. 

  • Urban households use energy-efficient treatment systems to ensure safe drinking water. 

  • Dying city streams are rejuvenated using technology and community-driven solutions. 

Water security is more than access — it’s preserving ecosystems, safeguarding communities, and adapting to climate change. 

 

Clean Energy: Smarter, Greener Homes 

The future belongs to those who can power progress without harming the planet. Here, we challenge young creators to make energy cleaner, smarter, and more affordable for everyone — starting right from our homes. 

Envision a future where: 

  • Smart homes and grids learn from daily energy use and automatically cut wastage. 

  • Climate-responsive buildings with cool roofs and passive design keep interiors comfortable while reducing electricity demand. 

  • Communities run on solar-powered microgrids, optimized in real time with IoT devices for maximum efficiency. 

  • Every home becomes a mini power-saving hub, contributing to a climate-resilient future. 

Clean energy isn’t just a technological challenge — it’s a social mission to save resources, protect the environment, and make sustainable living accessible to all. 

 

Equitable & Personalized Healthcare: Innovation with Empathy 

Healthcare is often out of reach for those who need it most. At Plaksha University, we challenge young creators to make healthcare inclusive, personalized, and affordable for everyone. 

Envision a future where: 

  • Low-cost diagnostic kits allow communities to test vital signs at home without advanced labs. 

  • Wearable devices monitor health continuously and alert users to early-stage conditions. 

  • Data-driven platforms bring doctors closer to patients in remote or underserved areas. 

  • Healthcare delivery models ensure that quality care reaches everyone, not just the privileged few. 

This challenge blends empathy, technology, and innovation to ensure that every individual has the right to quality healthcare. 

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AI, Robotics & IoT: Intelligent Innovation for Communities 

From self-driving cars to chatbots, intelligent systems are transforming the way we live. At Plaksha University, we challenge young creators to apply AI, robotics, and IoT to solve real-world local challenges. 

Envision a future where: 

  • Robots sort waste efficiently, keeping cities cleaner and reducing landfill overflow. 

  • IoT-enabled traffic systems reduce congestion and make commuting smarter. 

  • Smart air-quality monitors provide real-time data to communities, helping protect public health. 

  • AI-driven education tools help teachers reach every student, regardless of location or resources. 

  • Metaverse applications in healthcare make therapies more accessible and engaging. 

This theme is a canvas for your imagination, where the digital meets the physical, and innovation can reimagine the future of communities 

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