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.

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中文翻译：

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基于物联网 (IoT) 的水分配和管理系统的实施框架

摘要

本研究旨在确定困扰印度农村供水链的问题，并提出在农村环境中实施基于物联网的供水和管理系统的一般方法。通过文献回顾，人们认识到印度农村供水链中的重大障碍，以及物联网在供水链管理中的潜在作用。提出了一个实施计划，在流量计、超声波传感器、电机等的帮助下设计一个基于物联网的配水和管理系统。此外，借助一个用例探讨了这种系统的可行性。这项研究强调，印度农村缺水的最重要原因之一是缺乏适当的基础设施，导致水资源管理不善。在我们的用例中，尽管有足够的实物水可供消费，但当水被交付给消费者时，由于缺乏有效的水管理系统，大量水被浪费了。经确定，拟议系统的投资回报将在分期付款后三个月内实现收支平衡。本研究的结果基于 2011 年人口普查报告中收集的政府数据的输入。因此，今天的地面情景必然会相对不同。预计这项研究将指导政府组织和政策制定者制定新战略。经确定，拟议系统的投资回报将在分期付款后三个月内实现收支平衡。本研究的结果基于 2011 年人口普查报告中收集的政府数据的输入。因此，今天的地面情景必然会相对不同。预计这项研究将指导政府组织和政策制定者制定新战略。经确定，拟议系统的投资回报将在分期付款后三个月内实现收支平衡。本研究的结果基于 2011 年人口普查报告中收集的政府数据的输入。因此，今天的地面情景必然会相对不同。预计这项研究将指导政府组织和政策制定者制定新战略。

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