HELIOT Smart AWD – IoT System for Paddy
"Water-Efficient and Climate-Smart Paddy Cultivation using IoT-Based AWD HELIOT Smart AWD enables IRRI-recommended Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) in paddy fields by continuously monitoring field water levels, weather conditions, and crop stages. The system automates and advises irrigation decisions to prevent continuous flooding while ensuring optimal soil moisture for crop growth. Deployed in Thrissur and Palakkad, Kerala, the solution helps farmers reduce water use, energy consumption, and methane emissions while maintaining yield stability under variable monsoon conditions."
Website : https://www.navariti.com/
Current Status: Early revenues
Business Model: B2B
Product Description
"HELIOT Smart AWD is an IoT-based irrigation decision and control system specifically designed for paddy cultivation. The system integrates field water level sensors, soil moisture sensing, and hyper-local weather data from HELIOT ENVIROSENSE AWS to operationalize AWD practices at scale.
Key features include:
- Real-time field water level monitoring
- Automated irrigation control and advisory-based operation
- Weather-integrated irrigation logic (rainfall & evapotranspiration)
- Mobile and web dashboards for farmers and program managers
- Solar-powered, low-maintenance design for rural deployment
The solution supports smallholder and cluster-level paddy systems, enabling measurable 25–40% water savings, reduced pumping costs, and improved climate resilience. HELIOT Smart AWD aligns with IRRI protocols and is built for scalability through FPOs, cooperatives, and government programs."
