‭IDEA SUBMISSION USER GUIDE‬

‭Table of Contents :‬

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‭Ⅰ‬ ‭ teps to Ensure a Successful Idea‬

S ‭ step-by-step guide to submitting your‬
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‭Submission‬ ‭idea effectively.‬

‭Ⅱ‬ ‭Good Idea vs. Bad Idea‬ ‭ comparison of good and bad ideas to‬
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‭guide your submission.‬

‭Ⅲ‬ ‭Idea Submission Tips‬ ‭ ssential do’s and don’ts to ensure‬

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‭originality, usefulness, and innovation.‬

‭Ⅳ‬ ‭Idea Submission Themes‬ ‭ list of themes to align your idea with the‬
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‭program's objectives.‬

‭Ⅴ‬ ‭Student Presentation Video‬ ‭ ips and guidelines for creating an‬
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‭impactful video presentation of your idea.‬

‭Ⅵ‬ ‭ ow to Submit Student Ideas on‬

H I‭nstructions for accessing and completing‬ ‭8 - 10‬
‭the Portal‬ ‭the Idea Submission Form.‬

‭Ⅶ‬ ‭ rocess of Submitting & Approving‬

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‭Ideas‬ ‭submit and approve ideas effectively.‬

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‭Ⅰ . Steps to Ensure a Successful Idea Submission‬
‭ tep 1 📹‬
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‭Watch the Idea Submission Process video in the Resources section. Discuss your idea with your‬
‭team members and guide the teacher to finalize it.‬

‭ tep 2 ✍️‬
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‭Write down your idea on paper or in a notebook before entering it on the website.‬

‭ tep 3 📝‬
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‭Only the student who initiates the idea can edit and submit it. Coordinate with your team and‬
‭teacher before starting the submission process.‬

‭ tep 4 💾‬
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‭Use the 'Save as Draft' option regularly to prevent data loss in case of disconnections.‬

‭ tep 5 🕵️‍♂️‬
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‭Fill out the form carefully. Double-check all entries before saving or submitting. Ask your guide‬
‭teacher to review the details to ensure accuracy.‬

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‭Once submitted, you cannot make changes. Invalid or incorrect entries will not be considered.‬

‭Details to Prepare Before Submitting Your Idea‬

‭ eview Themes & Focus Areas 📚‬

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‭Examine the Themes document carefully to identify the one that best aligns with your‬
‭concept.‬

‭ elect Your Theme and Focus Area 🎯‬

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‭Choose the theme and focus area that are most relevant to your project.‬

‭ raft Your Idea Title and Description ✍️‬

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‭Create a precise and compelling title along with a detailed description that highlights‬
‭the uniqueness of your idea.‬

‭ ocument Technologies and Concepts Utilized 🛠️‬

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‭List the technologies or concepts used in your project and explain how they were‬
‭applied.‬

‭ ssemble Supporting Materials 📄‬

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‭Ensure your Project Research Document is complete, and gather any relevant images,‬
‭videos of your prototype or design, and presentations, especially if you've completed the‬
‭Make & Test phase.‬

‭If you've completed all the steps above, go ahead and submit your idea to make an impact!‬

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‭ⅠⅠ. Good Idea vs. Bad Idea‬

‭Feature‬ ‭Good Idea‬ ‭Bad Idea‬

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‭ olves a‬ ‭ ddresses a real problem in your‬ ‭Does not address any meaningful‬
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‭Problem‬ ‭community or the world.‬ ‭issue or need.‬

‭●‬ ‭Innovative‬ ‭ reative and introduces a new‬

C ‭ opies existing solutions without‬
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‭way of solving the problem.‬ ‭adding value.‬

‭●‬ ‭Practical‬ ‭ an be implemented with the‬

C ‭ annot be implemented practically‬
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‭resources available.‬ ‭or requires impossible resources.‬

‭●‬ ‭Impactful‬ ‭ as the potential to improve‬

H ‭ oes not create a noticeable‬
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‭lives or make processes better.‬ ‭improvement or benefit.‬

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‭ lear and‬ ‭ asy to understand and not‬
E ‭ nclear, making it hard to‬
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‭Focused‬ ‭overly complicated.‬ ‭understand its purpose or execution.‬

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‭ acks‬ ‭N/A‬ ‭ oes not involve any new or‬
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‭Creativity‬ ‭creative input; may replicate‬
‭existing ideas without meaningful‬
‭changes.‬

‭Good Idea vs. Bad Idea Summary‬

‭●‬ G ‭ ood Idea: Solves a real problem creatively, is practical, impactful, and easy to‬
‭understand.‬
‭●‬ ‭Bad Idea: Fails to solve a meaningful problem, lacks creativity, is impractical,‬
‭and has limited impact.‬

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‭ⅠⅠⅠ . Idea Submission Tips :‬

‭Guidelines‬ ‭Do's‬ ‭Don'ts‬

‭Innovation‬ ‭Idea should be innovative.‬ ‭Idea should not be copied.‬

‭Usefulness‬ ‭Idea should be useful.‬ I‭ dea should not be something that is‬
‭useful for only 1 or 2 people.‬

‭Originality‬ ‭Idea should be new.‬ I‭ dea should not be submitted for any‬
‭other innovation challenges.‬

‭Problem-Solving‬ I‭ dea should solve a problem or‬ I‭ dea should not be a rule or‬
‭simplify a process.‬ ‭instruction.‬

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‭Ⅳ‭.‬‬‭Idea Submission Themes‬
‭ tudents are required to choose a theme that aligns best with their idea from the given‬
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‭options. If the idea does not fit into any of the listed themes, students have the‬
‭flexibility to select the “Others” option.‬

‭Themes :‬

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‭ igital Transformation:‬
‭Use technology to solve problems and improve lives.‬
‭Examples: Online education, apps for communication, or using AI for tasks.‬

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‭ ealth and Well-being:‬
‭Focus on better physical and mental health.‬
‭Examples: Improving healthcare, fitness, and mental health awareness.‬

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‭ uality Education:‬
‭Make learning accessible and engaging for everyone.‬
‭Examples: Innovative teaching, skill-based learning, and tech in education.‬

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‭ conomic Empowerment:‬
‭Help people become financially secure and independent.‬
‭Examples: Teaching money skills, creating jobs, and promoting small businesses.‬

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‭ mart and Resilient Communities:‬
‭Build safe, adaptable, and future-ready communities.‬
‭Examples: Waste management, disaster planning, and smart infrastructure.‬

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‭ ultural Heritage and Creativity:‬
‭Protect traditions and promote creativity.‬
‭Examples: Supporting artists, preserving heritage, and cultural events.‬

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‭ ustainable Development:‬
‭Balance growth with protecting the environment.‬
‭Examples: Renewable energy, water conservation, and eco-friendly solutions.‬

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‭Any idea that supports India's growth and development.‬

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‭Students must choose one theme that best fits their idea and click “Proceed” to fill‬
‭Section 1 of the Idea Submission Form.‬

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‭Ⅴ. Student Presentation Video :‬
‭ tudent Must make a video presentation and submit along with the write up and‬
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‭document on portal‬

‭Showcase Your Idea with a Prototype‬

‭ hat is a Prototype?‬
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‭A prototype is a simple representation of your idea. It demonstrates the concept,‬
‭design, or functionality of your solution.‬

‭ ow to Submit Your Prototype?‬

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‭Students will submit their prototype through a video. The video should clearly explain‬
‭the prototype and how it works. The prototype will help illustrate and validate theidea‬
‭being presented‬

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‭What to Include in Your Video:‬

‭1.‬ ‭Start with an Introduction:‬

‭○‬ ‭Introduce yourself and your team.‬
‭○‬ ‭Mention your school name, class, and the title of your idea.‬
‭2.‬ ‭Explain the Problem:‬
‭○‬ ‭Describe the issue your idea solves.‬
‭○‬ ‭Use simple examples to make it relatable.‬
‭3.‬ ‭Share Your Idea:‬
‭○‬ ‭Explain your idea in clear, simple words.‬
‭○‬ ‭Highlight how it solves the problem and mention its key features.‬
‭4.‬ ‭Show Your Prototype:‬
‭○‬ ‭Demonstrate your prototype .‬
‭5.‬ ‭Conclude Your Video:‬
‭○‬ ‭Summarize your idea in one or two sentences.‬
‭○‬ ‭Thank the viewers for watching.‬
‭○‬ ‭Keep the video under 3 minutes.‬

‭Tips – Make Your Video Stand Out‬

‭ hoose a Quiet Location:‬

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‭Record in a place with minimal background noise.‬
‭ ood Lighting:‬
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‭Make sure your face, prototype, or visuals are well-lit.‬
‭ eep the Camera Steady:‬
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‭Use a tripod or a stable surface to avoid shaky footage.‬
‭ peak Clearly and Confidently:‬
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‭Practice what you want to say before recording.‬
‭ se Simple Props or Drawings:‬
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‭Include visuals to make your idea easy to understand.‬

‭Video Length and Language for Idea Submission‬

‭ .Video Length:‬
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‭The video should be between 3 to 5 minutes long.‬
‭Keep it concise while explaining your idea clearly.‬
‭2. Language:‬
‭Your idea can be submitted in any language you are comfortable with. Make sure your‬
‭explanation is clear and easy to understand.‬

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‭Ⅵ. How to Submit Student Idea on Portal :‬
‭ ‬ I‭ dea Submission form is only available in Student Portal‬
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‭●‬ ‭Login in to student portal click on idea submission on the left pane to access the‬
‭idea submission form .‬

‭The Idea Submission Form‬‭is divided into three sections, and all questions in‬
‭these sections are mandatory to answer before submission‬

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‭Idea Submission: Section 1‬

‭ ection 1: Problem Details‬

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‭In this section, students must outline the problem they aim to solve. Start by selecting‬
‭the focus area and submission language. Describe the problem, its causes, where it‬
‭occurs, and who is affected.‬

‭ ip: Click “Save as Draft” after completing this section to ensure your progress is saved‬
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‭and avoid losing your work.‬

‭Idea Submission: Section 2‬

‭ ection 2: Idea Description‬

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‭In this section, describe your idea, which is the solution to the problem shared in‬
‭Section 1. Explain how your idea addresses the problem in a simple and clear way.‬

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‭Guidelines for Completing Section 2:‬

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● ‭ eep your explanation within 1,000 characters.‬
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‭●‬ ‭Focus on the main points that make your idea effective.‬
‭●‬ ‭Highlight what makes your idea unique and practical.‬
‭●‬ ‭Make sure your description is easy to understand and covers all important‬
‭details.‬

‭Idea Submission: Section 3‬

‭ ection 3: Prototype Submission‬

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‭In this section, students must upload the following:‬

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‭ hotograph or Document:‬
‭Upload a clear photograph of the prototype or a descriptive word document‬
‭explaining the idea.‬

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‭ ideo Link:‬
‭Share a video where students explain their idea.‬
‭The video can be submitted as:‬

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○ ‭ YouTube link, or‬
‭○‬ ‭A Google drive link (ensure it is accessible to everyone).‬

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‭Both the photograph/document and video link are mandatory for submission. Ensure‬
‭the links and files are clear and complete, then click on submit.‬

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‭Ⅶ . Process of Submitting & Approving Ideas‬
‭Approval Process for Guide Teachers‬

‭ nce students have completed all three sections, they can submit their ideas through‬
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‭the Student Portal. After submission, the Guide Teacher must approve the ideas. Here’s‬
‭how the guide teacher can approve student team ideas:‬

‭●‬ ‭Step 1: Login to the Teacher Portal‬

‭○‬ ‭Click Teacher Login.‬
‭○‬ ‭Enter your registered email and password.‬
‭●‬ ‭Step 2: Navigate to Team Progress‬
‭Scroll to the bottom of the dashboard to find the Team Progress section.‬
‭●‬ ‭Step 3: Approve or Reject Ideas‬
‭Select the team whose idea needs review:‬
‭○‬ ‭Approve Idea: Approve if it meets expectations.‬
‭○‬ ‭Reject Idea: Provide feedback for students to refine and resubmit.‬
‭●‬ ‭Step 4: Post-Approval Actions‬
‭○‬ F ‭ or Students: Approved teams can complete the post-survey in the‬
‭Student Portal to download certificates.‬
‭○‬ ‭For Teachers: Ensure all student teams have submitted and had their‬
‭ideas approved to access the post-survey and download your certificate.‬

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‭All ideas submitted by student teams must be approved by the teacher for the teacher‬
‭certificate to be available.‬

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