Harnessing IoT and Sensor Technologies for Smart Agriculture: A Path Towards Viksit Bharat

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Year : 2025 | Volume : 15 | Issue : 02 | Page : 38 45
    By

    Eidaan Ansari,

  1. Student, Department of Computer Science, Thakur Institute of Management Studies, Career Development and Research, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and sensor technologies is redefining the landscape of Indian agriculture, serving as a catalyst for achieving the ambitious vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India). Indian agriculture faces significant challenges such as resource scarcity, climate variability, and fragmented supply chains, which hinder productivity and sustainability. IoT-based solutions offer innovative approaches to address these critical issues by enabling smart irrigation systems, real-time field monitoring, precision agriculture, and supply chain optimization. Through IoT-enabled devices like soil moisture sensors, drones, RFID tags, and weather monitoring stations, farmers can access real-time data, optimize the use of water, fertilizers, pesticides, and improve crop yield and profitability. Moreover, integrating data analytics with IoT platforms facilitates predictive analytics, disease detection, and efficient decision-making, further enhancing farm operations. This study delves into real-world case studies from Punjab and Maharashtra, highlighting measurable improvements in yield, water usage, and sustainability. It also explores key implementation strategies such as public-private partnerships, farmer skill development programs, and policy recommendations essential for scaling IoT adoption in Indian agriculture. Additionally, the study provides a comparative analysis with global best practices, a detailed examination of IoT hardware components, socio-economic impacts on smallholder farmers, and discusses future research directions, including the development of low-cost sensors, AI-driven analytics, energy-efficient IoT devices, and blockchain integration to boost transparency and traceability in agricultural supply chains. Through the widespread adoption of these technologies, India can foster a resilient, efficient, and sustainable agricultural sector, ultimately contributing to food security, economic prosperity, and the realization of Viksit Bharat.

Keywords: Smart agriculture, IoT, sensor technologies, Viksit Bharat, sustainability

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Eidaan Ansari. Harnessing IoT and Sensor Technologies for Smart Agriculture: A Path Towards Viksit Bharat. Journal of Communication Engineering & Systems. 2025; 15(02):38-45.
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Regular Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 15
Issue 02
Received 06/03/2025
Accepted 28/03/2025
Published 25/04/2025
Publication Time 50 Days
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