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For instance, in a smart home, IoT devices like thermostats, security cameras, and smart lights can be controlled
              remotely via a smartphone app. Similarly, in Indian agriculture, smart irrigation systems monitor soil moisture
              levels and weather conditions to optimise water usage.

              Growth of IoT

                                                      The growth  of IoT has been remarkable over the past decade,
                                                      driven by advancements in technology such as affordable sensors,
                                                      availability  of  high-speed  Internet,  5G  networks,  and  Artificial
                                                      Intelligence (AI). IoT has become a cornerstone of modern
                                                      technology, impacting  industries like healthcare, manufacturing,
                                                      agriculture and transportation.
                                                      In India, the growth of IoT is fuelled by government initiatives like
                                                      the  Digital India  program and  smart  city  projects. For  instance,
                                                      smart cities like Pune and Bengaluru are leveraging IoT for efficient
                                                      traffic  management  and  energy  conservation.  Bengaluru’s  smart
              streetlights,  equipped  with  IoT  sensors,  automatically  adjust  brightness  based  on  traffic  and  pedestrian
              activity, leading to energy savings. Similarly, IoT-enabled waste management systems in cities like Indore use
              sensors to monitor garbage bins and optimise collection schedules.

              Globally, the adoption of IoT has surged due to its integration with cloud computing and AI. In healthcare, IoT
              has facilitated the development of remote patient monitoring systems, such as wearable devices that track
              heart rate and alert doctors in case of emergencies.
                           Notes

                          IoT has significantly impacted the industrial sector, with companies like Bajaj Auto and Tata Steel
                          using sensors for predictive maintenance and real-time monitoring to enhance efficiency and reduce
                          costs.

              IoT has grown in consumer electronics, with companies like Xiaomi and Samsung offering affordable smart
              home devices. As IoT continues to evolve, its impact is expected to grow exponentially, making it an integral
              part of both personal and industrial ecosystems.

              So, the factors driving the growth of IoT include:
                Rise in demand for automation
                Increase in big data usage for data management

                Growing research in cloud computing platforms
                Artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming more prevalent
                Increasing government projects for smart cities and 5G technologies
              Projections estimate that by 2030, there will be over 25 billion IoT devices in use worldwide, contributing to
              smarter cities, efficient industries, and enhanced lifestyles.

                    Do you know?

                    Kevin Ashton, a computer scientist, created the term “Internet of Things” in 1999 while working for Procter
                    & Gamble. Ashton proposed using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chips to track products as they
                    moved through the supply chain. He presented his concept in a presentation titled “The Internet of Things”.



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