Onlykashmir.in News Desk
Srinagar, July 5: In a significant milestone for India’s agricultural innovation ecosystem, the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has secured an Indian patent for an advanced Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled Fish Pond Monitoring System, a breakthrough technology designed to transform aquaculture through intelligent, real-time water quality management.
Granted by the Patent Office, Government of India, the innovation has been awarded Patent No. 594342, with the grant officially issued on July 3, 2026. The patented technology was developed by researchers Falak Jan, Rouf Ul Alam Bhat, and Naveed Hamid, underscoring the university’s growing prominence in translating scientific research into practical solutions for farmers.
The smart aquaculture system continuously monitors critical pond water parameters, including temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and water level, using integrated IoT sensors. By delivering real-time data and instant alerts, the platform enables fish farmers to respond swiftly to changing environmental conditions, significantly reducing the risks associated with poor water quality.
Designed to support precision aquaculture, the technology minimizes dependence on manual inspection while enabling remote monitoring through a mobile application. Farmers can oversee one or multiple ponds around the clock, improving operational efficiency, reducing labour costs, and enhancing overall farm management.
Beyond its commercial value, the patented technology is expected to contribute to rural livelihoods, strengthen food security, and accelerate the digital transformation of India’s fisheries sector, aligning with broader national goals of sustainable agricultural development.
Speaking exclusively to OnlyKashmir.in, the Chief Executive Officer of the SKUAST-K Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre (SKIIE Centre) Naveed Hamid said the achievement reflects a much larger institutional transformation underway at the university.
“This patent is a reflection of the visionary leadership of our Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof. Nazir A. Ganai, who has taken SKUAST-K to an entirely new level where innovation has become the cornerstone of every academic and research activity. Today, every research endeavour is increasingly translational, focused on delivering tangible solutions that benefit society. We are no longer merely cultivating crops; we are cultivating minds.”
The CEO further noted that the latest achievement represents SKUAST-K’s 130th patent, a remarkable testament to the university’s rapidly expanding innovation portfolio and its commitment to developing technologies that directly address the challenges facing farmers and rural communities.
The Chief Executive Officer of the SKUAST-K Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre (SKIIE Centre) also expressed gratitude to the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, particularly Dr. Praveen Roy and his team, for their unwavering support in strengthening SKUAST-K’s innovation and startup ecosystem. He said the continuous guidance and encouragement from DST, New Delhi, have played a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization within the university.
The milestone reinforces SKUAST-K’s emergence as one of India’s leading agricultural innovation hubs, where cutting-edge research is increasingly being converted into commercially viable technologies with the potential to reshape agriculture, fisheries, and allied sectors through science-driven solutions.
