SIH26265 – AICTE Security Deposit/FDR Management Portal (Smart Automation)

I'm developing a software solution for Smart India Hackathon (SIH) problem statement SIH26265: "Streamline of Security Deposit/FDR Portal," issued by AICTE under the Smart Automation theme. Objective Build a professional, functional web application that streamlines the lifecycle of security deposits and Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs), reducing manual paperwork, missed maturity dates, delays in approvals and difficulty tracking deposit status. Core features required 1. Dashboard - Display total deposits/FDRs, total value, active deposits, upcoming maturities, pending approvals and released deposits. - Provide search, filters and status indicators. 2. FDR/deposit management - Create, view, update and search deposit records. - Store FDR/reference number, institution/vendor, issuing bank, deposit amount, creation date, maturity date, interest rate (where applicable), purpose, attached documents and current status. - Validate required fields and dates. 3. Lifecycle and approval workflow - Support submission, review, approval/rejection, renewal and release workflows. - Track the responsible user, timestamps, comments and status changes. - Include a clear record of every important action. 4. Automated reminders - Highlight upcoming maturity dates and overdue actions. - Provide configurable maturity warnings and dashboard alerts. - If email notifications cannot be integrated within the deadline, implement functional in-app notifications and demonstrate them using realistic sample data. 5. Document management - Allow users to upload and view supporting documents where feasible. - Associate documents with the relevant deposit record. - Validate file types and handle errors safely. 6. Reports and audit trail - Provide a filterable deposit register and summary reports. - Record important changes, approvals, renewals and releases in an audit log. - Include CSV export if feasible. 7. Authentication and roles - Provide a working login/demo experience. - Include administrator and reviewer/user permissions where feasible. - Prevent unauthorized users from performing approval actions. Technical requirements My expected stack is React for the frontend, FastAPI and Python for the backend, SQLAlchemy for database access, and a suitable database such as SQLite for a quick local MVP or PostgreSQL if already configured. Please inspect my existing codebase before deciding whether to reuse or modify the architecture. The frontend, backend and database must be integrated. I need actual working CRUD operations, persisted data, functional navigation, realistic sample records and a reliable demo—not merely static screens or a Figma design. One standout feature Please prioritize an intelligent maturity-management feature that identifies FDRs approaching maturity, highlights overdue actions and recommends the next action (renew, release or review) based on the record's status and configured rules. Clearly label rule-based recommendations; do not present them as financial or legal advice. Delivery requirements by October 27, 2026 - Complete source code and project files. - Working frontend, backend and database integration. - Setup instructions and environment-variable example. - Database schema and sample/demo data. - A working local run or deployed demo. - Testing of the main user journeys. - README with architecture, features, setup and known limitations. - A short demo walkthrough suitable for an SIH evaluation. Timeline and budget My total budget is ₹5,000. Please confirm the exact scope you can realistically deliver within this budget and the deadline before starting. Prioritize a reliable, complete core workflow over unnecessary features. I can provide the official problem statement, existing codebase/repository and additional requirements. Please confirm your availability for immediate work and whether you can collaborate live so I can understand and maintain the solution. This is an SIH submission, so I need to ensure all development assistance complies with the applicable competition and institutional rules. Please do not use fabricated integrations, misleading AI claims or nonfunctional demo buttons.