NIRI at a Glance
A patented five-mode intelligent water conservation system that helps detect leaks, block leaks, regulate water usage, and drive sustainable behaviour.
Patent Granted
Installations
Schools Ready for Deployment
Water Savings
Smart Water Conservation Modes
People Reached through Awareness
National & International Awards
NIRI LIVE IMPACT
LIVEReal-time impact of water conservation
5
Devices Installed
30%
Reduction
17
Months Active
$615.81
Water Bill Saved
@ $0.006 per litre
Total Water Saved
1,02,634.50
Litres
Live total water saved across all devices
That's enough water for...
760
People (daily water)
135L per person/day
380
Houses (daily supply)
270L per house/day
Key Impact Summary
35.31 kg CO₂
61.58 kWh
Today's Savings
300
Litres
0.10
kg CO₂
0.18
kWh
Device Installation Timeline
Residential
31,123 L
saved so far
Sathya Sai Hospital
25,663 L
saved so far
Vidyashilp Academy Canteen
18,283 L
saved so far
Gov School (VSEG Community Trust)
13,783 L
saved so far
Gov School (VSEG Community Trust)
13,783 L
saved so far
KNOW WATER OR THERE WILL BE NO WATER
WATER STRESS BY COUNTRY
75%
of the world in extreme to high levels of Water crisis
A visual representation of the
"Global Water Crisis"
India under
"Extremely high"
water stress
The Root of the Crisis
Key Challenges
Policy Gaps
Inconsistent regulations and lack of enforcement.
Technological Shortcomings
Limited implementation of modern solutions.
Public Awareness
Insufficient community engagement and education.
WE DIDN'T NOTICE THE BOIL.
BUT NOW, WE NEED TO LEAP.
The boiling frog effect is a metaphor for how slow, unnoticed crises can become catastrophic if we don't act in time. Water scarcity is one such crisis—let's not wait until it's too late.
OUR COUNTRY
- 600 million at water stress risk
- 70% of water contaminated
- 80% of fresh water goes in agriculture & inefficiently
OUR WORLD
- 1 in 4 people globally lack access to safely managed drinking water
- Day Zero events in major cities
- Global freshwater use has increased sixfold but supply is shrinking
WHAT IS NIRI
Smart. Multi-mode.
Real-time water control.
NIRI is a smart, multi-mode water-saving device that helps track, manage, and reduce water usage in real time. The name comes from the Kannada word "Neeru", meaning water — reflecting our Indian roots and global vision.
Normal Mode
Standard operation with live usage tracking
Alert Mode
Notifies when anomalies or excess usage detected
Regulate Mode
Automatically controls flow to set limits
Eco Mode
Maximum savings — restricts non-essential use
Vacation Mode
Auto-blocks all flow when premises unoccupied
Leak Blocked
Auto-response in 0.3s
NIRI
TODAY'S USAGE
42L / 100L limit
FLOW RATE
2.8 L/min — Normal
MONTHLY SAVINGS
↓ 34% vs last month
Eco Mode
32% savings today
WHY NIRI
Three pillars of
water intelligence
Efficient
Five effective conservation modes that adapt to context. Versatile across usage points — taps, canteens, labs, and more. One device, institution-wide impact.
Engaging
Flexible modes combined with IoT gamification turn water conservation into a habit, not a chore. Data dashboards make behaviour change visible and rewarding.
Emergent
Patent granted. Third-party certified. Automatic leakage control with institutional-grade reliability. Validated by IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and Government of India.
Innovation Journey
From concept to reality: Building the future of water conservation
As Seen In
FEATURED IN
Government Engagement
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Presented NIRI to Mr. Prashant Mishra, Special Officer, Ministry of Jal Shakti, to discuss innovative approaches to water conservation at the national level.
National Water Mission
Presented NIRI to Ms. Archana Verma, Additional Secretary and Mission Director of the National Water Mission, under Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India.
Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog
Presented NIRI to Mr. Deepak Bagla, Mission Director of the Atal Innovation Mission, as part of ongoing innovation and sustainability initiatives. Received recognition as student innovator.
France Consulate General
Presented NIRI to Mr. Patrick Leverino, Consulate General of France in Mumbai. At SEP event at Dassault Systemes Pune.
Pilot Installations
Saving water and water bills
Sathya Sai Hospital
Hospital Canteen
NIRI device deployed at the hospital canteen, monitoring and conserving water usage at high-consumption points.
Vidyashilp Academy
School Canteen
Installed in the school canteen to track water consumption patterns and promote conservation awareness among students.
Government School
Adopted by Vidyashilp Community Trust
Presented NIRI to students and staff at a government school adopted by Vidyashilp Community Trust. Approved for device installation.
The NIRI Journey
From a student's idea to a patented climate-tech solution
2023
- Bengaluru water crisis inspired NIRI
2024
- Youth Ideathon Winner — IIT Delhi
- Patent filed
2025
- Stockholm Junior Water Prize — National Water Champion (IIT Madras)
- NIRI deployed at pilot locations
- Presented at 1M1B Summit at United Nations Office, Geneva
- Genius Olympiad Winner at RIT, USA — Renewable Scholarship
- Government validation
2026
- Patent Granted
- Presented NIRI to Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Presented NIRI to AIM Mission Director, NITI Aayog
- Felicitated by Ms. Deepali Upadhyay (Programme Director at AIM NITI Aayog, Govt of India)
- ISEF 2026 Grand Prize — Phoenix, Arizona
- Incubatee at Reva Nest
- Supported by 3DExperience Lab, Dassault Systemes
- Represented Team India at SVIIF 2026, Silicon Valley — Youth Innovation Olympiad
- 25+ installations across Bengaluru
2027Future Vision
- 100+ installations
Recognition & Awards
ISEF Grand Prize 2026
2026
Budding Innovator — Project NIRI
Seed The Future Entrepreneurs Program by La Fondation Dassault Systemes & AIM, NITI Aayog
2026
GENIUS Olympiad
Rochester, New York, USA
Science Category
Renewable Scholarship
2025
National Youth Ideathon
IIT Delhi
Scholarship for Incubation Programme
2024
Stockholm Junior Water Prize
2 Times Winner of Stockholm Junior Water Prize
National Water Champion 2025 and 2026
Masters' Union CEO Challenge
Master Union
Incubation Grant
2025
SVIIF 2026 — Youth Innovation Olympiad
Silicon Valley International Invention Festival
Represented Team India
2026
Presenter at 1M1B Summit
United Nations Office, Geneva
2025
Collaboration With
Supporters of NIRI's water conservation mission
Meet the Innovator
"I believe real progress begins with curiosity, compassion, and courage."
Aadya is a changemaker and science enthusiast who developed NIRI to address India's growing water crisis. She was awarded a Gold Medal in the Science category at the Genius Olympiad in Rochester, New York, USA. Her work has also been recognized by IIT Delhi, IIT Madras, and several international organizations, bridging innovation and impact. NIRI was presented at UN Geneva in front of Director General UN Geneva, H.E. Ambassador of Gambia & Cabo Verde.
Meet the Innovator
Awareness Campaigns
NIRI's journey in the spotlight
Bangalore Mirror (2025)
Featured in "Young minds from Bengaluru to tackle change on global stage"
Read Article
Radio Mirchi 95
Invited for an exclusive interview at the leading radio channel
Featured Interview
Government Certified
Officially certified by the Government of Karnataka for innovation excellence
Certified
Times of India (2024)
Featured coverage highlighting NIRI's impact and innovation
Featured Article
India Today (2024)
Featured in "IIT Delhi showcases 1.8 lakh young innovators in India's largest school ideathon"
Read Article
Economic Times (2025)
Featured in "Young Indian changemakers showcase AI & sustainability innovations at UN"
Read Article
Hindustan Times (2025)
Featured in "Young Indian changemakers showcase AI & sustainability innovations at UN"
Read Article
SouthFirst (2025)
Let's Talk Water: 16-year-old innovator Aadya Kanchan talks urgency, action & her solution
Read ArticleJake Mendelssohn (SVIIF)
Innovation Educator & SVIIF Jury Board Member praised NIRI's impact at the 2026 Silicon Valley International Invention Festival
Watch on YouTubeRajan Anandan (Peak XV Partners)
Managing Director at Peak XV Partners & Surge called NIRI "amazing" and encouraged schools, hotels, and hospitals to look it up
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Atal Tinkering Lab
Featured in the Tinker Champs coffee table book "Rethinking Our Relationship With Water," published by AIM, NITI Aayog
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The New Sunday Express (2026)
Featured in "Thirst Aid", a cover story on India's water crisis, citing NIRI as a real-time household water-tracking innovation
Read ArticleWhat Industry Leaders Are Saying
Voices from innovators, investors, and educators
“Water is very, very important to the entire world and you are going to help people that you have never met. Thank you for the work and accomplishment you have made.”
Jake Mendelssohn
Innovation Educator, SVIIF Jury Board Member & Co-Founder of GIFT
At the 2026 Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF)
Watch on YouTubeMore testimonials coming soon.
Our Vision
A Multi-Level Water Revolution
At NIRI, we believe that meaningful change in water conservation requires a coordinated effort across all levels of society. Our pyramid strategy outlines how we can achieve this transformation together.
International Level
Creation of quadrants with successful countries guiding the world toward better water management techniques, setting clear goals and action plans.
National Level
Implementation of policies for water usage and management, utilizing remote sensing systems to effectively distribute and maintain resources.
Community Level
Every community working towards water-positive localities, incentivized through water credits, watershed management, and permeable surfaces.
Individual Level
Grassroot level action - turning individual awareness into effective action through technology and education.
Water Wisdom + Technology = Water Conservation Equilibrium
By combining traditional water wisdom with cutting-edge technology, we can achieve a sustainable balance in water conservation.
Join the Water Revolution
Be part of the change. Join us in creating a sustainable future through smart water conservation.