Sensor-Based Irrigation Systems in Goa, India

The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in collaboration with the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Goa, has developed a sensor-based irrigation system for farmers at Sal River and Nauta Lake in Goa.

The system uses bank filtration technology and can be controlled through a mobile application or the web.

The system has prevented wastage of water in the area and made it easy for farmers to monitor the irrigation remotely. The sensors can start and stop water motors depending on the moisture value of the soil.

Using riverbank filtration (RBF) technology, the system can provide clean water for irrigation. RBF operates by extracting water from wells located near rivers or lakes.