Abstract

The technical paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the Internet of Things (IoT)-based cloud monitoring system deployed at the Narayanpur Pump Canal (NPC), Chunar, Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. The system, operationalized in September 2024, provides real-time remote monitoring of 15 critical parameters across 14 pump sets through cloud-based analytics, automated alerts, and intelligent dashboards. The paper evaluates the technical architecture, demonstrated operational benefits – including a documented case of preventing major pump damage – and examines the scalability potential of this model for replication across pumping stations statewide. The implications for water use efficiency, predictive maintenance, and irrigation management are discussed in detail. The study contextualizes these outcomes within recent academic research on industrial IoT, pump condition monitoring, smart irrigation, and cybersecurity for water infrastructure, providing a reference framework for policy makers and engineers considering similar deployments.

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