The problem
Over-extraction drops water tables, and planners need foresight.
What to build
Forecast groundwater levels from rainfall, usage and past readings and show risk zones.
Success looks like
Forecast error reported over held-out periods and a risk map for farmers and officials.
Suggested technologies
- Time-series
- Public well data
- Spatial modelling
- Scenario analysis
- Dashboards
An original, independent statement. It is not an official Smart India Hackathon problem statement, and Arventiq Labs is not affiliated with or endorsed by that programme. The scenario is illustrative and does not describe any specific organisation. Free to use with credit.