After witnessing the heartbreaking loss of four fellow farmers to suicide, Rishikesh Nayak from Odisha decided to take action. His solution: Kisan Know, an affordable, AI-powered IoT device that’s already making a life-saving difference in rural farming communities.
Priced at just ₹85, Kisan Know uses a combination of thermal imaging, environmental sensors, and satellite data to monitor crop health. Its biggest breakthrough? The device can detect and predict plant diseases up to 12 days in advance, giving farmers critical time to act before major damage occurs.
This early-warning capability is especially crucial in regions where crops are vulnerable to unpredictable weather and pest outbreaks. By alerting farmers in real time, Kisan Know reduces crop loss, minimizes the need for excessive pesticide use, and ultimately helps secure farmers' livelihoods.
Over 3,000 farmers are currently using the device, reporting fewer losses and better yields. Beyond its technical innovation, what sets Kisan Know apart is its accessibility. In a sector where high-cost agricultural technology often excludes small-scale farmers, Nayak’s invention proves that cutting-edge solutions don’t need to be expensive to be effective.
Rishikesh Nayak’s mission is simple but powerful: to empower farmers with timely, actionable information and help reduce the tragic toll of crop failure. With Kisan Know, he’s not only changing farming outcomes but also saving lives—one affordable device at a time.
Affordable. Life-saving. Game-changing.
