IndiaAI UG Fellowship 2026 Achievement

Being selected for the IndiaAI UG Fellowship 2026 under the IndiaAI Mission launched by the Ministry
of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has been a proud and
inspiring achievement for our team. We, final year B. Tech CSE students, Shubham Tarafder, Dhriti
Dhara Nath, and Neha Barthakur, were selected for our project titled “Neural Scene Representation
for 3D Reconstruction of Assamese Cultural Artifacts.”
Our project focuses on preserving Assamese cultural heritage using advanced Artificial Intelligence and
Computer Vision technologies. We are exploring modern 3D reconstruction methods such as Photogrammetry, Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF), and 3D Gaussian Splatting to create realistic and high-
quality digital models of traditional Assamese artifacts, including Japi, Xorai, Dhol, Majuli Masks, and Asharikandi crafts.
The research combines neural rendering, machine learning, and cultural preservation in an
interdisciplinary framework. Through extensive experimentation, we also worked on addressing
challenges such as reconstruction errors and hallucination artifacts by integrating diffusion-based AI
techniques like LoRA and ControlNet for improved scene consistency and reconstruction quality.
This project aims to support digital heritage preservation through applications such as virtual
museums, educational archives, and immersive AR/VR experiences. The IndiaAI Fellowship has
provided us with valuable motivation, mentorship, and support to continue meaningful research that
connects cutting-edge technology with the rich cultural traditions of Assam, helping preserve them for
future generations. The project was guided by Dr. Alexy Bhowmick, Associate Professor, Dept. of
Computer Science and Engineering whose mentorship and constant support played an important role
throughout the research journey.