SMART INDIA HACKATHON 2024
• Problem Statement ID – SIH1555
• Problem Statement Title- Create a Virtual Herbal Garden that
provides an interactive, educational, and immersive experience to users,
showcasing the diverse range of medicinal plants used in AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga
& Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy).
• Theme- MedTech / BioTech / HealthTech
• PS Category- Software
• Team ID-
• Team Name - VaidyaVanam
Vaidya
Vanam Virtual Herbal Garden for AYUSH
Virtual Herbal Garden for AYUSH (SIH 2024) Proposed Solution: An interactive
Virtual Herbal Garden showcasing 3D models of medicinal plants used in AYUSH. It offers
users an immersive, educational experience with features like plant details, multimedia
content, and virtual tours.
Detailed Explanation:
• 3D Interactive Models: Explore plants from all angles, with detailed descriptions and
medicinal uses.
• Search & Filter: Users can search by health condition, plant type, or AYUSH treatment.
• Multimedia Integration: Videos, images, and audio guides enhance understanding.
• Virtual Tours: Guided navigation through a digital garden.
How It Solves the Problem: Makes AYUSH medicinal plant knowledge accessible and
engaging for users. Encourages learning through an immersive, interactive platform.
Supports India’s mission to promote traditional herbal medicine.
Innovation & Uniqueness: Combines 3D models, multimedia, and virtual tours for an
engaging experience. First platform to integrate modern tech with traditional AYUSH
knowledge. Includes multilingual support and gamified learning.
@SIH Idea submission- Template 2
Vaidya TECHNICAL APPROACH
Vanam
1. Technologies to be Used Programming Languages:
Frontend: HTML, CSS, Three.js, TypeScript (for type safety and no bugs in production).
Backend: Python, Django, Flask, Next.js for SEO( Search Engine Optimization), API
handling, and database connectivity.
Frameworks:
• 3D Models & Graphics: Spline and Blender for rendering interactive 3D models of
plants.
• Database: MongoDB or Firebase for storing plant data and user interactions.
• Multimedia Integration: Video.js or similar libraries for embedding videos, audio
guides, and images.
2. Methodology and Process for Implementation
Phase 1: Research & Planning
Gather and categorize data on medicinal plants from AYUSH. Design plant models and
interaction layout.
Phase 2: Development
Step 1: Develop the front-end interface using React.js.
Step 2: Integrate 3D plant models using Three.js or Spline or Blender.
Step 3: Create the backend API to manage plant data, search features, and user data
using Node.js and MongoDB.
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Step 4: Embed multimedia content (videos, images, audio guides) for each plant.
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FEASIBILITY AND VIABILITY
Feasibility Analysis:
• Technical Feasibility: Uses widely available technologies (React.js, Unity, MongoDB) and scalable cloud solutions.
• Operational Feasibility: Accessible via web, aligns with AYUSH promotion goals.
• Financial Feasibility: Moderate development costs due to open-source tools and potential for government or private
funding.
Challenges & Risks:
• 3D Model Development: Time-consuming; could delay the project.
• Data Collection: Ensuring accuracy and comprehensiveness of plant information.
• User Engagement: Risk of low interaction without interactive features.
• AR/VR Compatibility: Not all users have AR/VR devices, limiting reach.
Strategies to Overcome:
• 3D Models: Use existing libraries and outsource key designs.
• Data Accuracy: Collaborate with AYUSH experts and use verified sources.
• User Engagement: Add gamification (quizzes, rewards) to boost interaction.
• AR/VR: Start with a web-based platform and introduce AR/VR later.
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IMPACT AND BENEFITS
1. Potential Impact on Target Audience:
• Students & Researchers: Provides a comprehensive, interactive platform to explore medicinal plants, enhancing their
knowledge of traditional medicine.
• AYUSH Practitioners: A digital tool to educate and spread awareness about the medicinal properties of plants,
promoting their use in modern practices.
• General Public: Increases awareness and understanding of natural remedies, fostering a deeper connection with
herbal medicine and its health benefits.
2. Benefits of the Solution:
Social Benefits:
• Promotes awareness of India’s traditional medicinal knowledge.
• Empowers communities to explore natural remedies for healthcare.
• Enhances health literacy through accessible, engaging education.
Economic Benefits:
• Potential for creating new business opportunities in the wellness and health sectors, focusing on AYUSH products.
• Supports the government’s AYUSH initiatives, leading to potential job creation in herbal medicine, tourism, and
education.
Environmental Benefits:
• Encourages sustainable use and cultivation of medicinal plants.
• Raises awareness about preserving biodiversity and natural resources through eco-friendly healthcare alternatives 5
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RESEARCH AND REFERENCES
1. AYUSH Medicinal Plants Database
• Medicinal Plant Database
• Resource for medicinal plants and their traditional uses in AYUSH systems.
2. World Health Organization (WHO) - Traditional Medicine Strategy
• WHO Report on Traditional Medicine
• Provides insights into global strategies for promoting traditional medicine.
3. Ministry of AYUSH, India
• Ayush Ministry
• Source for information on Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy practices.
4. Sketchfab
• Sketchfab 3d Assets
• Sketchfab 3D website is used for developing 3D interactive models of medicinal plants.
5. Research Paper: Medicinal Plants in India
• Gupta, R., et al. “Medicinal plants and their role in traditional medicine.” Journal of Herbal Medicine, 2021.
• Research on the importance of medicinal plants in the AYUSH sector.
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