Designing of Smart Drip Irrigation System for Remote hilly Areas

Agriculture has been the backbone of our country's economy and it will remain to continue for a long time. Over 70 percent of the rural population depends on agriculture. The contribution of agriculture to the gross domestic product (GDP) is about to 18% and have contributed up to 50% of the country's employment. The prognosis indicates that requirement to feed a world population of 9.1 billion people in 2050 necessitates the raise of total meal production nearby 70% between 2005 and 2050. Consequently, production would need to be almost doubled in the developing countries. In this context, we have proposed a new design concept of smart drip irrigation system for remote hilly areas where electricity and water connectivity are poor. The proposed system is powered through solar energy and provide a better alternative to conventional automatic irrigation systems. Thus, conserve electricity and water by reducing their usage.