#EveryDropMatters

BlueDrop

Most water gets lost quietly. A pump wears down before anyone notices. A tank overflows because no one was watching at the right moment. At BlueDrop, every drop matters to us — we build our own sensors, our own software, and our own control systems for water infrastructure, then combine them with real-time monitoring and AI so the people running these systems can actually see what's happening instead of guessing.

We're building practical technology for water management: smarter because it runs on real data instead of assumptions, sustainable because it cuts waste at the source, and responsible because it puts control back in the hands of the people managing these systems every day.

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What We Do

BlueDrop brings operational water data into a clear workspace for monitoring, decision-making, and field coordination.

Live Monitoring

  • Track real-time readings and recent trends from connected water systems.
  • Monitor water usage in real time, without a flowmeter.
  • Enable data-driven decisions for water management.

Alerts

  • Receive timely updates on critical water system events.
  • Get notified of leaks, overflows, and other anomalies.
  • Respond quickly to prevent water loss and damage.

Operations

  • Operate valves and pumps in your water system remotely.
  • Use AI-powered automation for intelligent water system management.
  • Schedule operations based on real-time data and predictive analytics.

Our Team

BlueDrop is built by a multidisciplinary team working across sensing hardware, IoT communication, data platforms, and real-world water operations.

Prof Sridhar

Prof. Sridharakumar Narasimhan

Professor, Department of Data Science & AI, IIT Madras
Founder & Mentor

Guides water-management priorities, field requirements, and practical system outcomes.

Sri Hari

Sri Hari Prasath R

M.S. Scholar, Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Madras
Team Lead
Product Development & Deployment

Mechanical Design, Sensing hardware, embedded electronics.

Harish B

Harish B

M.S. Scholar, Department of Data Science & AI, IIT Madras
Product Development & Deployment

Embedded software development and data analysis.

K Srirag

K Srirag

M.S. Scholar, School of Interdisciplinary Studies, IIT Madras
Product Development & Deployment

Embedded systems and software development.