Archive · 16 Sep 2026
IIT Indore Climate AI Reaches NSIC 2026 Top 11
IIT Indore built a computer system called HydroVerse AI.
It studies climate and satellite information to predict dangerous weather and farming problems.
These problems can include floods, droughts, heatwaves and stress on crops.
The system can make forecasts for districts across Madhya Pradesh.
It has tested past weather information and future climate projections up to 2040.
Farmers, government officials and disaster teams could use its warnings and advice.
HydroVerse AI was selected as one of the top 11 finalists in a national innovation challenge.
The challenge received more than 150 proposals from across India.
The team hopes the platform can eventually help other states too.
IIT Indore’s Water, Climate and Sustainability Lab was named among the top 11 finalists of the National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge 2026.
The challenge, organised under NABARD, received more than 150 proposals nationwide.
HydroVerse AI uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, satellite observations and climate datasets to forecast local climate hazards.
The platform has been validated across all Madhya Pradesh districts using historical data and projections through 2040.
It produces hazard maps, risk indices, forecasts and advisories for agriculture, water management, disaster preparedness and sustainable planning.
- Who
- IIT Indore’s Water, Climate and Sustainability Lab, guided by Prof. Manish Kumar Goyal, developed HydroVerse AI.
- What
- HydroVerse AI was selected among the top 11 finalists of the National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge 2026.
- When
- The platform provides climate projections through 2040, and the recognition is part of the 2026 challenge.
- Where
- The prototype was validated across all districts of Madhya Pradesh and was developed at IIT Indore.
- Why
- It is intended to provide local climate intelligence, early warnings and decision support for agriculture, water management, disaster preparedness and sustainable planning.
- Challenge
- National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge 2026
- Organiser
- NABARD
- National participation
- More than 150 proposals were received
- Finalist position
- Top 11
- Forecast horizon
- Through 2040
- Hazards covered
- Floods, droughts, heatwaves and agricultural stress
- Validation area
- All districts of Madhya Pradesh