28/11/2025
S.B. Arts and K.C.P. Science College, Vijayapura, an IQAC and IIC Initiative, IIC’s Internship Activity cell collaboration with Department of Statistics and Department of Mathematics, successfully organized a Bootcamp on Problem Solving & Ideation today.
Our distinguished resource person Dr. Avinash Gopa, Chairman & CEO of Avyagraha Research and Analytics LLP, delivered an extraordinary session titled “Artificial Intelligence for Problem Solving & Innovation: From Idea to Prototype.”
He highlighted how AI can address major challenges in India, including:
• Rural healthcare – telemedicine kiosks, low-cost AI X-rays, disease surveillance
• Agriculture – crop disease detection, yield prediction, market price forecasting
• Traffic & pollution – adaptive signals, AQI forecasting, IoT pollution sensors
• Water scarcity – groundwater prediction, smart irrigation, leakage detection
• Education & skills – personalized learning, dropout prediction, job interview simulators
• Governance – blockchain records, AI-based fraud detection
• Disaster management – early warning systems and satellite damage assessment
He also showcased his research work on Farmers’ Crop Price Prediction, Mental Health Bed Occupancy Analysis, and explored advanced AI language tools and datasets.
A total of 74 students actively participated in the online Bootcamp, engaging in discussions, brainstorming solutions, and gaining deep insights into how AI can address real-world problems across various sectors in India.
A heartfelt thanks to Dr. Avinash Gopa for an inspiring, high-impact session and to all participants for their enthusiastic involvement.
The Boot camp was graced by Dr. Manjunath Jyoti, Head of the Department of Mathematics, Prof. Pavan Mahendrakar, Prof. Jayashree Horakeri, Prof. Shaila Naganoor, Dr. Veena Desai, Prof. Ashwini Biradar, Prof. Pavitra Sheelin Prof. Soundarya Kumbar and Prof. Suprita Pattanashatti.
Dr. Huchesh Budihal welcomed and introduced the resource person. The program concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr. Huchesh Budihal, special thanks to Prof. Pavan Mahendrakar and Prof. Mahantesh Jevor for their technical support.