MUMBAI, India, Aug. 10 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202411104828 A) filed by Lingaya'S Vidyapeeth on December 31, 2024, for A Method For Evaluating And Optimizing Inter-Basin Water Transfer Projects.

Inventors include Ar. Aditi Arora; R. Muthulakshmi; Mr. Rajling Gadde; Dr. Picheswar Gadde; Dr. Gaurav Sharma; Ar. Kavita Nagpal; Dr. Rk Deb; Dr. Rajnee Gaur; Dr A Rama Rao; Dr. Nakka Satyanarayana; Dr Ch Ravichandra Rao; Dr. Pranav Mishra; Nitish Kumar Singh; Yukti Sharma; and Divya Negi.

The application for the patent was published on July 31, 2026, under issue no. 31/2026.

Abstract: ABSTRACT A METHOD FOR EVALUATING AND OPTIMIZING INTER-BASIN WATER TRANSFER PROJECTS Disclosed herein a method for evaluating and optimizing inter-basin water transfer projects (100), the method comprises identifying inter-basin water transfer links and their associated regions. The method further comprises, collecting and analyzing data related to water availability, irrigation patterns, crop yields, and command areas. Further, conducting a socio-economic impact analysis using a socio-accounting matrix to assess the impact on employment, services, and linked sectors. Further, performing a sustainability study of reservoirs before and after linking, including hydropower and solar power benefits and generating a cost-benefit analysis to determine the economic feasibility and internal rate of return for the water transfer projects. FIG.1

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