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    Minister of State for Jal Shakti highlights role of modern technology for Water Management and Conservation

    Posted 19 Aug 2025

    2 min read

    Applications of Technology in Water Management and Conservation

    • AI-driven Analysis: It processes GIS and satellite data to identify optimal locations for farm ponds, recharge wells, and check dams for rainwater harvesting and water budgeting.
    • Drones: used for surveying and the creation of high-resolution maps. It can also perform automated inspections to capture early indications of leaks or deterioration in rainwater storage systems.
    • IoT Sensors and Smart Sensors: These devices enable real-time monitoring of water quality, consumption patterns thereby reducing wastage.
    • Micro-irrigation Systems: Technologies like drip and sprinkler irrigation improve farm water-use efficiency and are key to precision agriculture.
    • Advanced Water Treatment Technologies: UV and membrane technologies (e.g., reverse osmosis, Membrane BioReactors) are essential for recycling and reuse.
    • Blockchain Technology: It offers a secure, transparent, and efficient way to track water usage, distribution, and quality through an immutable ledger integrated with IoT sensors.

    India’s Tech Integration for Groundwater management

    • Geographic Information System (GIS):  helps in  monitoring of minor irrigation projects.
    • Real Time Data Acquisition System (RTDAS): installed for monitoring surface and ground water levels under National Hydrology Project.
    • India-Groundwater Resource Estimation System (IN-GRES) developed by Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)
    • Satellite data from platforms like GRACE (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment) are leveraged for large-scale groundwater storage assessment.
    • Tags :
    • Water Management
    • India-Groundwater Resource Estimation System (IN-GRES)
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