Young engineering student Rohit N from Vellore Institute of Technology in Tamil Nadu has developed an AI-powered smart beehive that helps farmers monitor their colonies remotely. Equipped with sensors and an AI camera, the hive tracks bee activity, temperature, humidity, air pressure and honey levels, sending alerts to a mobile app if problems arise, such as pest attacks or unusual hive conditions. The technology reduces the need for frequent inspections, lowering stress on bee colonies while making beekeeping easier. More than 1,500 hives have been distributed through a local initiative in Tamil Nadu, boosting crop pollination, increasing harvests and providing families with extra income from honey sales. Although the prototype remains costly, its creator hopes future versions will become affordable for small-scale farmers.