International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development

One of the most important and respected jobs in India is agriculture. It supports most of the rural population. Agriculture makes up 10% of all exports and about 16% of the GDP, showing how crucial it is to the national economy. The main way to supply crops with water, which is essential in farming, is irrigation. However, over-irrigation or poor planning in earlier methods often leads to water waste. Smart irrigation based on the Internet of Things (IoT) is emerging as a practical and effective solution to these issues. The Smart Irrigation System monitors the environment in real time using a variety of sensors, including temperature and soil moisture sensors. The technology ensures that crops receive water only when necessary by automatically switching the water pump ON or OFF based on the soil's moisture content. This automation saves time and energy, decreases water waste, and drastically lowers human intervention. The user's device receives the sensed parameters and the motor's working condition, enabling remote monitoring and control. This technology provides more productive crops and more intelligent farming techniques as well as to effective water management. An IoT-based smart irrigation system with an AI-powered crop disease helper and a web-based dashboard is shown in this project. In order to automate water pump operation and provide effective irrigation, the system tracks data in real time like temperature, humidity, and soil moisture. This method encourages intelligent and sustainable agriculture while increasing water conservation and decreasing physical labor.

Priyanka A. Chorey, Ridhhi Akhare, Om Kanthale, Devashri Raut, Charudatta Mohod,"IOT Enabled Smart Irrigation System with Crop Health Monitoring" International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, V9(2): Page(1547-1553) Mar-Apr 2026. ISSN: 2581-7175. www.ijsred.com. Published by Scientific and Academic Research Publishing.