MUMBAI, India, March 13 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641023372 A) filed by Dr. E. M. Sunitha; Mutyala Saihemanth Kumar; Yasesvi Reddy Pebbeti; and Rithika Pebbeti, Hyderabad, Telangana, on Feb. 27, for 'a portable solar-powered autonomous soil moisture detection and alert system.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. E. M. Sunitha; Mutyala Saihemanth Kumar; Yasesvi Reddy Pebbeti; and Rithika Pebbeti.
The application for the patent was published on March 13, under issue no. 11/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to a green technology-based soil moisture monitoring system powered by solar energy. The system comprises soil moisture sensing probes, a low-power electronic sensing circuit, a solar photovoltaic module, a charge controller, a rechargeable battery, and a local alert mechanism. The invention operates independently of external electricity, wireless communication, or internet connectivity and provides real-time indication of soil moisture status through visual and/or audible alerts. The system enables efficient irrigation scheduling, reduces water wastage, minimizes soil erosion, and conserves energy. The invention is low-cost, portable, environmentally friendly, and suitable for agricultural fields, gardens, campuses, parks, and greenhouse environments."
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