PRAYAS 5.0: 1-Month Residential Programme in AI, IoT & Emerging Technologies
7 June – 2 July 2027 | IIT Mandi Campus
Explore AI, IoT & Emerging Technologies through hands-on learning, with agriculture as a real-world case study.
Reserve your seat for ₹2,000; pay the remaining fee later in easy instalments.
PRAYAS 5.0 – AI, IoT & Emerging Technologies
One-month residential programme using smart agriculture as a case study
Institute Name
Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi
Premier technical institute with world-class facilities
Program Duration
1 Month Residential
7 June – 2 July 2027
Complete immersion in learning
Learning Mode
Offline - Residential at Campus
Daily sessions by IIT Mandi Faculty
Access to labs and workshops
Daily Effort
5-6 Hours Everyday
Includes lectures, labs, projects
Plus self-study and assignments
Course Outline
Learn the foundations, build practical skills, and apply technology to real-world agriculture challenges.
Core Technology Foundations
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Python for AI & data applications
- Data handling, visualization & basic analytics
- Fundamentals of IoT
- Sensors, actuators & microcontrollers
- Cloud and connected devices
AI & Machine Learning
- Machine learning fundamentals
- Classification, regression & prediction
- Data pre-processing & model evaluation
- Introduction to computer vision
- Image classification & object detection
- AI applications in agriculture
Generative AI & Emerging Technologies
- Generative AI & large language models
- Prompt engineering & AI productivity tools
- Introduction to AI agents and intelligent automation
- Emerging technologies and real-world applications
- Responsible & ethical use of AI
Smart Agriculture & AIoT
- Precision and smart agriculture
- IoT-based soil & environmental monitoring
- Smart irrigation & farm automation
- Crop health & disease monitoring
- AI + IoT (AIoT) integration
- Real-time data monitoring & dashboards
Hands-on Learning
- Arduino / ESP32-based IoT experiments
- Sensor data collection & analysis
- AI/ML model development
- Computer vision applications
- IoT dashboard development
- Problem-solving through practical labs
Capstone Project
- Team-based AI/IoT smart agriculture project
- Project design, development & testing
- Prototype demonstration
- Final project presentation & evaluation
Outcome: Learn → Build → Experiment → Innovate
Programme Mentors & Faculty
Learn directly from IIT Mandi's renowned faculty members
Prof. Tushar Jain
Dr. Yanumula Venkata Karteek
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the PRAYAS 5.0 residential programme
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