Turn Local Problems
Into Real Solutions

A digital platform connecting citizens, universities, and industry partners to collaboratively solve societal challenges across Jharkhand's 24 districts.

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20Higher Education Institutions

15CSR & Industry Partners

Citizens

Report community challenges directly

Universities

Build R&D solutions with faculty & students

Industry & CSR

Sponsor and co-fund high-impact projects

Government

Facilitate state rollout and impact

Premier Institutional Network

Targeting Critical Societal Needs

WAT

Clean Water & Sanitation

Filtration, watershed management, and groundwater monitoring for vulnerable communities.

4 Challenges · 4 ProjectsExplore

HLT

Healthcare & Diagnostics

Portable diagnostics, rural clinic access, and vernacular health advisory.

3 Challenges · 3 ProjectsExplore

AGR

Agriculture & Cold Storage

Solar-assisted storage, produce value addition, and micro-irrigation systems.

2 Challenges · 2 ProjectsExplore

RUR

Rural Development & Livelihoods

Self-help group enablement, artisan craft supply chains, and community infrastructure.

2 Challenges · 2 ProjectsExplore

EDU

Education & Skill Tech

Digital literacy modules, STEM toolkits, and polytechnic vocational learning.

1 Challenge · 1 ProjectExplore

ENR

Renewable Energy & Microgrids

Decentralized biomass energy, school rooftop solar microgrids, and solar water pumps.

1 Challenge · 1 ProjectExplore

From Village Grassroots to Scalable Deployments

Citizen Problem Reporting

Locals report civic, water, agricultural, and healthcare issues with GPS geotagging and photo evidence.

Autonomous AI Screening

Gemini 2.5 Flash categorizes the taxonomy domain, indexes severity/urgency, and removes duplicate reports.

5-D College & Faculty Matching

The system matches the best university laboratory, department, and faculty expert based on capability scoring.

Prototype & Lab Bench Testing

Student-faculty teams build functional prototypes backed by state grants and corporate CSR co-funding.

Field Deployment & PRI Validation

The solution is installed in the target village, verified by the Gram Panchayat, and scaled across Jharkhand.

Institutional Synergy for Jharkhand's Progress

Citizens & Communities

Report local challenges with photos and GPS
Track project development in real-time
Provide feedback on deployed solutions
Vote and support high-priority community needs

Universities & Researchers

Discover verified societal problems to solve
Form cross-functional student-faculty teams
Access state innovation grants and labs
Build field-tested intellectual property

Industry & Government

Direct CSR funds to targeted local impact
Review verified milestone deliverables
Monitor district-level innovation metrics
Scale proven technologies statewide

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About ManThan

Find quick answers regarding challenge reporting, university matchmaking, grants, and field testing.

1Who can report a societal challenge on ManThan?

Any resident of Jharkhand, Gram Panchayat representative, NGO, or local organization can submit an issue with photos and GPS location.

2How does the platform select colleges and professors?

The multi-dimensional matching engine evaluates academic departments, faculty research publications, lab infrastructure (TBIs/FabLabs), and proximity.

3Is there funding available for student-faculty solution teams?

Yes. Accepted projects receive milestone-linked funding through the Jharkhand State Innovation Fund and partner corporate CSR grants.

4How is a project verified before being marked resolved?

The solution undergoes on-site field testing and requires photographic and digital verification from the Gram Panchayat (Mukhiya) and original citizen reporter.

Ready to Empower Jharkhand Through Innovation?

Whether you are a citizen facing a local challenge or a university researcher ready to build solutions, join the ManThan platform today.

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