Applications of IoT for achieving sustainability in agricultural sector: A comprehensive review.

This research aims to achieve a holistic understanding of the current IoT scenario by conducting a comparative analysis of the prevailing literature regarding IoT applications in the agricultural domain. Also, it proposes a framework for IoT adoption in the case sector. A systematic literature review was conducted with a methodology that focused on scientific articles authored in the English language that were published in peer-reviewed journals in the last five years. Initially, 179 research papers were extracted from the SCOPUS database and finally, 82 relevant articles were considered for the study which were classified into various categories and studied thoroughly. Based on a comprehensive survey of the selected articles four research questions were identified and successfully addressed. The results highlighted that research efforts pertaining to IoT applications of agriculture have matured from their initial conceptual stage and now reached the implementation phase. Also, it was observed that Machine Learning based algorithms were utilized extensively in recent research studies. For the first time, an exhaustive study has been conducted holistically to comprehend the recent advances in the field of IoT applications for the agricultural sector.

Framework for the implementation of an Internet of Things (IoT)-based water distribution and management system.

ABSTRACT: This study aims to identify issues plaguing rural India's water supply chain and present a general methodology for the implementation of an IoT-based water distribution and management system in a rural setting. Through the literature review, significant hurdles in the water supply chain of rural India, as well as the potential role of IoT in water supply chain management, were recognized. An implementation plan was proposed to design an IoT-based water distribution and management system with the help of flow meters, ultrasonic sensors, motors, etc. Also, the feasibility of such a system was explored with the help of a use case. This study highlighted that one of the most significant reasons for water scarcity in rural India is the lack of proper infrastructure leading to water resources mismanagement. In the context of our use case, despite adequate availability of physical water for consumption, by the time water is delivered to the consumers, a significant amount of it is wasted due to the lack of an efficient water management system. It was determined that the investment return for the proposed system would break even within three months of installment. This study's results are based on inputs from governmental data collected in the Census report of 2011. As such, the ground level scenario is bound to be comparatively different today. This study is anticipated to guide governmental organizations and policymakers in the formulation of new strategies.