Fix README.md broken markdown formatting

[Copilot]

README.md had corrupted characters causing all markdown syntax to render as plain text on GitHub. Headers, tables, code blocks, lists, and horizontal rules were all broken.

Fixes

• Restored proper # header syntax (was rendering as plain text)
• Fixed tables with | pipe formatting (were tab-separated)
• Added triple backticks with language identifiers for code blocks
• Replaced corrupted ⸻ with standard --- horizontal rules
• Fixed bullet points from • to -
• Repaired broken anchor links in navigation

Enhancements

• Added shields.io badges (version, Python, React, license, GitHub stats)
• Added Mermaid diagrams for system architecture and query pipeline
• Added Table of Contents with working anchors
• Added "Back to Top" navigation links
• Added Project Structure, Contributing, and Contact sections

Architecture Diagram (now renders via Mermaid)

flowchart TB
    subgraph Frontend["Frontend Layer"]
        RW[React Widget]
        ST[Streamlit Dashboard]
    end
    subgraph Core["Core Pipeline"]
        CL[12-Class Classifier]
        RAG[RAG Pipeline]
    end
    RW --> FA[Flask REST API]
    FA --> CL --> RAG
    RAG --> QD[(Qdrant Vector DB)]

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Original prompt

Problem

The current README.md file has completely broken markdown formatting. All the markdown syntax (headers, tables, code blocks, badges, lists, etc.) is rendering as plain text on GitHub. The original markdown was likely corrupted during editing or pasting.

Current Issues

1. Headers not rendering - #, ##, ### headers appear as plain text
2. Tables broken - Tables show as plain text without proper pipe formatting
3. Code blocks missing - No syntax highlighting, code appears as regular text
4. Badges not displaying - Shield.io badges are broken
5. Lists not formatted - Bullet points showing as • instead of -
6. Horizontal rules broken - Using ⸻ instead of ---
7. Links broken - Navigation links not working properly

Required Fixes

1. Fix All Markdown Formatting

• Restore proper #, ##, ### header syntax
• Fix all tables with proper | pipe formatting
• Restore code blocks with triple backticks and language identifiers
• Fix all bullet point lists to use - or *
• Replace ⸻ with proper --- horizontal rules
• Fix all internal anchor links

2. Add Premium Badges (shields.io)

Add these premium-style badges in the header section:

• Version badge (2.2.0)
• Python version (3.10+)
• React version (18.2)
• License badge
• Build status placeholder
• Stars badge (dynamic from repo)
• Forks badge (dynamic from repo)
• Last commit badge (dynamic)
• Code size badge
• GitHub issues badge
• PRs Welcome badge

3. Add Generated Images/Diagrams

Create and add the following visual elements using Mermaid diagrams (GitHub renders these natively) or ASCII art where appropriate:

a) System Architecture Diagram - Use Mermaid flowchart to show:

• React Widget → Flask API → RAG Pipeline
• Qdrant Vector DB
• Ollama/Groq LLM integration
• 12-Class Classifier

b) Query Pipeline Flowchart - Mermaid diagram showing:

• User Query → Classifier → Retrieval → Generation → Response

c) Feature Highlights Section - Add visual cards/sections for:

• AI-Powered Responses
• Source Transparency
• Government Branding
• Multi-Class Classification

4. Enhance Content Based on Repository

Based on the repo analysis, add/update:

• Accurate technology stack badges (Python: 346K LoC, JavaScript: 72K LoC, CSS, HTML, Dockerfile, Batch, PowerShell)
• Topics integration: chatbot, government, huggingface, mistral-7b, ollama, qwen3, rag, rag-chatbot, tinyllama
• Update stats to reflect actual repo (1 star, public, 18 days old)

5. Add Landing Page Elements

• Hero section with gradient styling (using HTML/CSS in markdown)
• Feature grid with emojis
• Quick stats section
• Call-to-action buttons
• Professional footer with Pakistan government branding

6. Additional Enhancements

• Add Table of Contents with working anchor links
• Add "Back to Top" links in long sections
• Add contributor section placeholder
• Add acknowledgments section
• Ensure all external links work (shields.io, flagcdn, etc.)

Expected Result

A professional, well-formatted README that:

1. Renders correctly on GitHub
2. Has premium visual appearance with badges and diagrams
3. Includes all original content plus enhancements
4. Features Mermaid diagrams for architecture visualization
5. Has proper navigation and anchor links
6. Maintains the Pakistan government branding and professional tone

Reference Content

The original intended content is provided below (this should be properly formatted):

<div align="center">

# 🏛️ PDBOT – Planning & Development Intelligent Assistant

### Government of Pakistan
### Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives

---

[Badges here]

**An AI-powered document intelligence system for the Manual for Development Projects 2024**

</div>

The README should be comprehensive, visually appealing, and serve as an excellent landing page for the PDBOT project.

This pull request was created as a result of the following prompt from Copilot chat.

Problem

The current README.md file has completely broken markdown formatting. All the markdown syntax (headers, tables, code blocks, badges, lists, etc.) is rendering as plain text on GitHub. The original markdown was likely corrupted during editing or pasting.

Current Issues

1. Headers not rendering - #, ##, ### headers appear as plain text
2. Tables broken - Tables show as plain text without proper pipe formatting
3. Code blocks missing - No syntax highlighting, code appears as regular text
4. Badges not displaying - Shield.io badges are broken
5. Lists not formatted - Bullet points showing as • instead of -
6. Horizontal rules broken - Using ⸻ instead of ---
7. Links broken - Navigation links not working properly

Required Fixes

1. Fix All Markdown Formatting

• Restore proper #, ##, ### header syntax
• Fix all tables with proper | pipe formatting
• Restore code blocks with triple backticks and language identifiers
• Fix all bullet point lists to use - or *
• Replace ⸻ with proper --- horizontal rules
• Fix all internal anchor links

2. Add Premium Badges (shields.io)

Add these premium-style badges in the header section:

• Version badge (2.2.0)
• Python version (3.10+)
• React version (18.2)
• License badge
• Build status placeholder
• Stars badge (dynamic from repo)
• Forks badge (dynamic from repo)
• Last commit badge (dynamic)
• Code size badge
• GitHub issues badge
• PRs Welcome badge

3. Add Generated Images/Diagrams

Create and add the following visual elements using Mermaid diagrams (GitHub renders these natively) or ASCII art where appropriate:

a) System Architecture Diagram - Use Mermaid flowchart to show:

• React Widget → Flask API → RAG Pipeline
• Qdrant Vector DB
• Ollama/Groq LLM integration
• 12-Class Classifier

b) Query Pipeline Flowchart - Mermaid diagram showing:

• User Query → Classifier → Retrieval → Generation → Response

c) Feature Highlights Section - Add visual cards/sections for:

• AI-Powered Responses
• Source Transparency
• Government Branding
• Multi-Class Classification

4. Enhance Content Based on Repository

Based on the repo analysis, add/update:

• Accurate technology stack badges (Python: 346K LoC, JavaScript: 72K LoC, CSS, HTML, Dockerfile, Batch, PowerShell)
• Topics integration: chatbot, government, huggingface, mistral-7b, ollama, qwen3, rag, rag-chatbot, tinyllama
• Update stats to reflect actual repo (1 star, public, 18 days old)

5. Add Landing Page Elements

• Hero section with gradient styling (using HTML/CSS in markdown)
• Feature grid with emojis
• Quick stats section
• Call-to-action buttons
• Professional footer with Pakistan government branding

6. Additional Enhancements

• Add Table of Contents with working anchor links
• Add "Back to Top" links in long sections
• Add contributor section placeholder
• Add acknowledgments section
• Ensure all external links work (shields.io, flagcdn, etc.)

Expected Result

A professional, well-formatted README that:

1. Renders correctly on GitHub
2. Has premium visual appearance with badges and diagrams
3. Includes all original content plus enhancements
4. Features Mermaid diagrams for architecture visualization
5. Has proper navigation and anchor links
6. Maintains the Pakistan government branding and professional tone

Reference Content

The original intended content is provided below (this should be properly formatted):

<div align="center">

# 🏛️ PDBOT – Planning & Development Intelligent Assistant

### Government of Pakistan
### Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives

---

[Badges here]

**An AI-powered document intelligence system for the Manual for Development Projects 2024**

</div>

The README should be comprehensive, visually appealing, and serve as an excellent landing page for the PDBOT project.

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