Here are 10 creative and practical INSPIRE Award MANAK project ideas under the theme “Disaster Management” that are suitable for school-level science exhibitions:
1. Smart Flood Alert System using Water Sensor
- Concept: Automatically detects rising water levels in rivers or drains and sends an SMS alert to nearby people or authorities.
- Materials: Arduino, water level sensors, GSM module, buzzer, cardboard model of a river or drain.
2. Low-Cost Earthquake-Proof Building Model
- Concept: A building model made with flexible materials and shock absorbers that can withstand tremors.
- Materials: Springs, rubber pads, wooden base, cardboard, weights to simulate tremors.
3. Cyclone-Proof House Design
- Concept: A specially shaped house that resists high-speed wind and reduces damage during cyclones.
- Materials: Cardboard, dome or slanted roof model, wind simulator (fan), plastic sheets.
4. Forest Fire Detection and Alert System
- Concept: A fire sensor-based alert system that detects sudden rises in temperature and smoke in forests.
- Materials: Smoke sensor, temperature sensor, buzzer, LED, Arduino board.
5. Portable Water Purifier for Disaster Relief
- Concept: A low-cost purifier using sand, charcoal, and UV light to clean water during emergencies like floods or earthquakes.
- Materials: Plastic bottles, charcoal, sand, solar-powered UV light.
6. Rainwater Harvesting Model for Drought-Prone Areas
- Concept: Collect and store rainwater during monsoon for use in drought or water-scarce periods.
- Materials: Cardboard house, pipe system, tank model, filter layers (gravel, sand, charcoal).
7. Automatic Fire Sprinkler System for Schools
- Concept: Detects fire and automatically activates a sprinkler system using temperature or flame sensors.
- Materials: Flame sensor, motor pump, water tank, Arduino, sprinkler setup.
8. Landslide Detection System
Concept: Detects soil movement on hills and sends early warning signals.
- Materials: Tilt sensor, buzzer, GSM module, model of a hill with layered soil.
9. Disaster Relief Drone (Model)
- Concept: A drone (or model) designed to deliver medicines, food, and first-aid kits to disaster-hit remote areas.
- Materials: Cardboard drone model, small motor propellers (optional), pulleys, baskets.
10. Floating Shelter for Flood Victims
- Concept: A house that floats during floods and stays anchored in place.
- Materials: Thermocol base, bamboo sticks, small hut model, water tub to demonstrate.