Sentiment-Driven Defense Donation System Using AI and Machine Learning Techniques

Abstract

The National Defense Fund Initiative website serves as a centralized platform designed to facilitate contributions and support for the nation\'s defense and security forces. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance for the welfare of members of the Armed Forces, paramilitary forces, and their dependents, particularly those affected by conflict or disasters. The website features a user-friendly interface that allows citizens, organizations, and institutions to make donations, ensuring transparency in the use of funds and guaranteeing that every contribution is allocated to defense-related welfare programs and emergency needs. Furthermore, the platform provides real-time updates, success stories, and pertinent information about ongoing projects and their impact, thereby enhancing public engagement in national security and defense support efforts. Through this initiative, the website not only fosters a spirit of patriotism but also encourages a culture of collective responsibility towards the nation\'s defenders.

Introduction

Overview

The Advanced Management and Oversight Enhancement for Defence Funding website is an AI-powered digital platform designed to support the welfare of India’s Armed Forces, paramilitary forces, and their families. Built around the National Defence Fund (NDF), the initiative aims to enhance transparency, citizen participation, and efficient fund utilization for both strategic and welfare needs.

Key Objectives

1. Welfare Support – Financial aid for injured, disabled, or deceased defence personnel and their families.

2. Citizen Participation – Encourages individuals and organizations to contribute, fostering a culture of national responsibility.

3. Transparency – Real-time updates, usage tracking, and impact reporting enhance donor trust.

4. Patriotism & Social Responsibility – Strengthens civilian-military bonds through shared commitment.

Literature Insights

• The NDF supplements formal defence budgets by covering critical gaps in welfare, rapid response, and infrastructure.

• Donations fund vital gear (e.g., night-vision, medical kits) and welfare programs (e.g., education for war orphans, rehabilitation).

• Challenges: Lack of transparency, inconsistent donor engagement, outdated tech, and limited accountability reduce effectiveness.

• Global Comparisons: Countries like the U.S. and Israel have transparent, tech-integrated models that India could emulate.

Problem Statement

Current donation systems are manual, non-personalized, and lack real-time interactivity. There's minimal emotional engagement, no instant feedback, and poor transparency—all of which impact donor trust and long-term participation.

Proposed AI-Based System

A modernized, intelligent platform integrates AI, machine learning, and cloud services to create an engaging, secure, and efficient donation experience.

Core Features:

1. User Verification

   • Secure registration, login, email verification, and session persistence.

2. Smart Giving with AI

   • Emotion-sensitive messaging based on AI sentiment analysis.

   • Personalized donation suggestions and feedback.

   • Real-time confirmation and secure digital payments (e.g., UPI, Razorpay).

3. Real-Time Donation Tracking

   • Live graphs and emotional analytics visualize donor impact.

4. AI Chatbot Integration

   • Instant support, donation tracking, and FAQs.

   • Designed for future database and backend integration.

5. Visually Engaging Interface

   • Animations, flip cards for soldier profiles, and emotional storytelling.

   • Pages include: Homepage, About, Track, and Donate.

6. Firebase Backend

   • Real-time database for user data, donation logs, emotional insights, and user roles.

System Benefits

• Transparency – Live tracking and data visualization.

• Trust-Building – AI-powered emotional feedback and analytics.

• Engagement – Chatbots, animations, and tailored UX.

• Scalability – Firebase integration ensures adaptability.

• Emotion-Aware – Tracks donor sentiment to humanize interactions.

Implementation Technology

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript for an interactive and responsive design.

• Backend: Firebase for authentication, data storage, and real-time operations.

• AI: Uses Hugging Face models for real-time emotion detection and interaction.

Conclusion

The defense donation website utilizes advanced web technologies, such as firebase and artificial intelligence, to establish a secure, transparent, and emotionally engaging platform for public contributions to national defense. By integrating artificial intelligence-driven sentiment analysis, the platform customizes the donation experience, offering real-time feedback to build trust and emotional connection between donors and the cause. Firebase services provide robust user management, secure authentication, and scalable real-time data storage. The interactive frontend, with its animated elements, flip cards, and live chatbot, greatly improves accessibility and user engagement across various devices. This effort not only encourages citizen involvement but also tackles persistent issues concerning the openness and accountability of public funding for defense purposes. It provides a flexible and adaptable framework for public-sector digital infrastructure, with potential for further development into real-time analytics, user-friendly dashboards, and advanced artificial intelligence-based personalization. In summary, the website provides a valuable and groundbreaking approach to enhancing trust and accountability in defense donations by leveraging advanced digital technology.

References

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Copyright

Copyright © 2025 Sakshi Khandare, Siya Mishra, Shweta Pagrut, Divya Pendem, Vrushali Dharmale. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.