Impact in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is one of India’s largest mango-producing states. This section outlines why the project is crucial for local farmers and how it addresses climate and irrigation challenges — supported with official data and academic research.
1. Mango production significance
- Andhra Pradesh ranks among India's top mango producers by area and output. (Source: National Horticulture Board, Govt. of India 2019–20 Data)
2. Climate and water stress
- Groundwater reports classify many AP regions as semi-critical or over-exploited, indicating high extraction pressure. (CGWB 2023 Report)
- APSAC’s drought monitoring shows frequent moderate–severe dry conditions in Kadiri and Anantapur mandals. (APSAC Jan 2023, APSAC Feb 2023)
- IMD monsoon analysis highlights intra-season variability affecting mango flowering and irrigation scheduling. (IMD Monsoon Report 2023)
3. Existing research and proven interventions
- Precision irrigation improves yield and water-use efficiency in mango cultivation. (Lipan et al., 2021, Hahn et al., 2022, Sillero-Medina et al., 2025)
- IoT-based monitoring and edge computing enhance decision accuracy for irrigation and pest prediction. (Nawandar & Satpute, 2019, Zhang et al., 2022)
4. Expected impact of Mango Edge AI
- Enable smarter irrigation planning and reduce water wastage by up to 20–30% (based on comparable field studies).
- Improve mango yield stability under variable rainfall.
- Empower farmers with explainable, local-language insights accessible offline.
- Serve as a scalable model for other drought-prone crops and districts.
*References are from official government and academic sources to maintain transparency and research credibility.*