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New Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
Odisha explores AI use in water resources management
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha government has piloted multiple projects to measure the efficiency of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced computer technologies for optimising use of water resources to help farmers and strengthen disaster preparedness. Addressing a workshop on 'Introduction of Best Practices in Data Management and Digitisation for Water Resources Monitoring using AI', jointly organised by the State Water Informatics Centre (SWIC) and IIT Bhubaneswar, development commissioner and additional chief secretary Water Resources Anu Garg said digitisation, data management and AI are now playing an important role in efficient water management. Garg said while the government has taken up various initiatives in collaboration with different agencies for judicious use of water, it has also given stress to 'good governance and IT initiatives' in its vision document to make the system more robust. Director of ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management (ICAR-IIWM), Bhubaneswar Arjamadutta Sarangi said the Institute is working with the Water Resources department to bring cutting-edge solutions to water management using AI and other advanced tools and technology. Different water management devices are being tested on a pilot basis in Phulnakhara, Mendhasala and Darpanpur in the Capital region to help farmers deal with the problem of water overuse. 'We are are trying to gather data from sensor-based devices and analyse it using AI and other fusion models. If the test is found to be successful and the farmers find the devices and technology to be useful, the project will be expanded to other areas of the state,' Sarangi said. Associate professor of School of Earth, Ocean and Climate Sciences at IIT Bhubaneswar Sandeep Pattnaik said researchers of the institute have already found effective ways of predicting rainfall at district scale as well as monsoon depression in the Bay of Bengal with more accuracy using AI and other advanced models.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Workshop on AI solutions to manage water resources
Bhubaneswar: State Water Informatics Centre (SWIC) and IIT Bhubaneswar's Research and Entrepreneurship Park jointly organised a workshop here on Friday, focusing on implementing AI-driven solutions for water resource monitoring and management. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The workshop, 'Introduction of Best Practices in Data Management and Digitisation for Water Resource Monitoring using Artificial Intelligence (AI)', brought together experts, govt officials and stakeholders to explore innovative approaches in water resource management. Development commissioner Anu Garg emphasised the vital role of digital transformation in achieving transparency and efficiency. "Integration of AI and advanced data management systems aligns perfectly with Odisha's vision for good governance and technological advancement," she said. The day-long event included hands-on exposure to AI platforms, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among participants from various departments. Officials said the initiative will serve as a blueprint for technology-driven reforms in public sector water
