🌿 Hack 4 Nature🌿
A Web + ML Hackathon to Solve Nature & Daily Life Challenges in India
🎯 Objective
This hackathon aims to encourage students and developers to address pressing
environmental and societal issues in India using their own coding skills—without
relying on generative AI tools.
Central Theme:
“Use your intellect, not artificial intelligence – solve problems that
truly matter.”
⚠️ Core Guideline: No Use of Generative AI Tools
Participants are strictly prohibited from using AI code assistants such as ChatGPT,
Gemini, GitHub Copilot, etc., during any phase of the hackathon—including ideation,
development, debugging, and submission.
Verification Measures:
● Code similarity and plagiarism detection tools
● GitHub/GitLab commit history checks
● Live demo sessions and Q&A to ensure code understanding
📆 Event Timeline
Date Phase Description
May Round 1: Ideation & Teams submit a project proposal (PPT format)
8–17 Proposal selecting a track and outlining their solution.
May 17 Round 1 Submission Last date to submit your project proposal.
Deadline
May 26 Round 2: Final Shortlisted teams demonstrate their working project
Presentation with a live code walkthrough and Q&A.
🧩 Tracks and Sample Problem Ideas
Participants must select one track and identify a real-world problem to solve within
its domain.
Track 1: Waste & Pollution
● Waste classification app using a self-trained ML model
● Plastic-free daily habit tracker (React/Node)
● Local dump spot mapping with OpenStreetMap
Track 2: Water Scarcity & Hygiene
● Web dashboard for home water usage
● Multilingual hygiene awareness game for kids
● Offline drought education portal
Track 3: Urban Nature Disconnect
● Mood/stress-based smart nature routine builder (non-AI)
● Geo-based urban gardening network
● Gamified daily nature challenge dashboard
Track 4: Rural Innovation
● Vernacular eco-education platform for rural schools
● Compost and waste reuse DIY guides for farmers
● Rural innovation sharing portal (React + MongoDB)
⚙️ Hackathon Workflow
● Round 1: Submit a project proposal in PPT format outlining your problem,
solution approach, and planned tech stack.
● Round 2: Present your final solution with a code walkthrough, live demo, and
Q&A with judges.
🛠 No AI-based APIs or code generation tools allowed.
📜 Rules & Regulations
● Team Size: 1 to 4 members
● AI Use Prohibited: Any use of generative AI tools will lead to
disqualification
● Original Work: All code must be created during the hackathon
● Transparent Workflow: Push code regularly to GitHub or GitLab
● No Plagiarism: Any detected copying will result in elimination
● Open Source Only: Use only open-source libraries/tools
● Submission Requirement: Include README or deployment note
● Ethical Compliance: Violations may lead to removal from any stage
🏆 Judging Criteria
Criteria Weight
Real-world relevance 30%
Code originality & No-AI use 30%
Functionality & Technical 25%
depth
UI/UX Design & Presentation 15%
💰 Prize Pool
Total Prize Pool: ₹7500
The prize will be distributed among the winning teams after the final judging round.
⚙️ Organizers:
● Nature Nurture Society
● Nallamala House
● Pichavaram House
● Corbett House
● Jarvis Society
🧠 Final Note
“Solve something real—with your mind, your skills, and your values. No copied
code. No shortcuts.”
