Media Release

Kundapur, Jun 11: In a significant step towards advancing modern agriculture, students of MIT Kundapur have successfully developed an IoT-based smart hydroponics system, a technology that has the potential to revolutionize precision farming and sustainable food production.

The innovative project was developed by Fatima Tahsir, Sinchana Devadiga, and Vinita Naik, students of the electronics and communication engineering department at the institute. Their research paper on the project has been published in the internationally reputed, Scopus-indexed journal, The international journal of informatics and communication technology.

Hydroponics is a modern farming technique that enables plants to grow without soil by using nutrient-rich water. The system designed by the students utilizes the Nutrient Film Technique (NFT), in which a thin layer of nutrient-enriched water continuously flows over the roots of plants, ensuring efficient nutrient absorption and healthy growth.

What sets this innovation apart is the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The smart system allows farmers to remotely monitor and control key agricultural parameters such as water supply, temperature, and nutrient levels through a mobile phone or computer. This enables precise management of crops while reducing water consumption and improving productivity.

The project was carried out under the guidance of Dr Varun Kumar, head of the department, and Prof Akshatha Naik, who mentored the students throughout the research and development process.

The college management, principal, and faculty members have congratulated the students on their remarkable achievement. They expressed confidence that the research will contribute significantly to the future of sustainable and technology-driven agriculture.