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WellGuard — Smart Borewell Child Safety Device

IoT sensor cap that permanently seals open borewells and triggers instant alarm if child falls in

Chennai, India

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WellGuard — Smart Borewell Child Safety Device
Pre-order Target
₹60 L
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Product Price
₹6 Cr
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Expected Delivery
January 1970
Delivery Notes
Ships within 1 year of production start
Product Price
₹6 Cr
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₹6,000,000 10% upfront deposit
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About This Project
Overview, mission & core vision
Overview

WellGuard is a smart borewell safety cap with embedded pressure, vibration and IR sensors that permanently seals any open or abandoned borewell — instantly triggering a 110dB alarm, SMS alert to parents and GPS-tagged emergency call to nearest fire station the moment a child or animal approaches or falls into the borewell, while the reinforced locking mechanism prevents the cap from being removed without a key.

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�� Problem
India records 15-20 borewell child tragedy incidents every year — each rescue takes 40-80 hours costing Rs.50-80 lakh in NDRF operations, traumatizing families and entire communities, yet 2.3 crore abandoned open borewells across India remain completely unprotected with zero regulation enforcement
�� Solution
WellGuard installs on any borewell in under 10 minutes with no tools — costs Rs.1,499 versus Rs.60 lakh average rescue operation cost, permanently eliminating borewell child fall tragedies with triple-layer detection and instant multi-channel emergency alert
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�� Market
Rs.1,200Cr addressable market across 2.3 crore open borewells in India — Supreme Court order mandating borewell capping in all states creates immediate government procurement opportunity across every district collector office in India
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�� Traction
4,200 units deployed across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana through district administration partnerships — zero child fall incidents in any WellGuard protected borewell, featured in National Disaster Management Authority best practices report
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�� Revenue Model
Rs.1,499 per unit direct to farmers and homeowners + Rs.85 lakh bulk district government contracts + Rs.12 lakh per taluk mandatory borewell safety compliance programs
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�� Use of Funds
50% hardware manufacturing scale-up to 1 lakh units per month, 25% government district partnership program, 25% IoT platform and emergency alert network development
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Features
Core capabilities & functionalities
6 Features
Triple-Layer Fall Detection
Passive infrared sensor detects body heat approaching within 60cm, vibration sensor detects impact on cap surface and pressure sensor detects weight above 3kg — triple confirmation eliminates false alarms while guaranteeing zero missed detections even in complete darkness
Instant 110dB Alarm + SMS Alert
Detection triggers 110dB siren louder than a train horn audible 200 metres away — simultaneously sends SMS alert to 3 registered family numbers with GPS coordinates of exact borewell location within 4 seconds of trigger
Direct Fire Station Emergency Call
WellGuard IoT module automatically calls nearest fire station and district emergency number with pre-recorded location data and borewell ID — rescue teams dispatched before family even reaches the site
Reinforced Lock Mechanism
Aerospace-grade aluminium cap with triple-lug locking system requires special key to open — withstands 200kg vertical load, prevents unauthorized removal by children or animals and stops vandalism in remote agricultural fields
Universal Borewell Fit
Adjustable rubber gasket collar fits all standard borewell casing diameters from 4.5 inch to 12 inch — installs on new and abandoned borewells in under 10 minutes with no drilling, welding or professional plumber required
5-Year Maintenance-Free Operation
Sealed lithium battery with solar top-up panel provides 5 years of continuous operation with zero maintenance — IP68 waterproof rating survives monsoon flooding, extreme heat and direct sunlight in open agricultural fields
Key Advantages
Why this project stands out
6 Advantages
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Predicts Failure 72 Hours Early
Vibration, current and temperature analysis detects developing faults in motors, cables, brakes and doors 72 hours before breakdown — maintenance team replaces failing component during scheduled downtime instead of responding to a breakdown with passengers trapped
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Zero Passenger Entrapment
Pilot buildings using LiftLog reported zero passenger entrapment incidents over 18 months versus industry average of 2.3 entrapments per lift per year — most impactful safety metric for residential society facility managers and liability insurers
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Compliance Certificates Auto-Generated
LiftLog generates IS 14665 statutory inspection data automatically — maintenance records, safety check logs and performance metrics formatted for lift inspector submission, reducing compliance documentation effort from 4 hours to 4 minutes per inspection
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Clamps On Without Stopping Lift
All LiftLog sensors install on existing cable, motor and door mechanism externally — no lift shutdown required for installation. Full sensor suite fitted and live within 4 hours of installation team arrival with residents using the lift throughout
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Reduces Maintenance Cost by 45%
Predictive maintenance replaces scheduled maintenance — parts replaced only when wear is detected, not on calendar schedule. Pilot buildings reduced annual lift maintenance expenditure by 45% while improving reliability and safety simultaneously
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Multi-Lift Building Dashboard
Building manager app shows health status of all lifts simultaneously — colour-coded risk dashboard, upcoming maintenance schedule, energy consumption per lift and month-on-month reliability trend for AMC renewal negotiations
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How It Works
Step-by-step process & workflow
6 Steps
01
Measure Borewell Casing Diameter
User measures borewell casing outer diameter using included measuring tape — WellGuard adjustable collar fits all standard sizes from 4.5 to 12 inch, single unit covers entire range with no separate parts needed
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Slide Collar Over Borewell Casing
Rubber gasket collar slides over borewell casing and hand-tightened with included wrench in under 5 minutes — no drilling, no welding, no professional required, any adult can install without instructions
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Register Device on WellGuard App
Scan QR code on device to register on WellGuard app — enter 3 emergency contact numbers, nearest fire station number and borewell GPS location which auto-fills from phone GPS
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Lock Cap with Security Key
Aluminium safety cap placed over collar opening and triple-lug lock engaged with security key — key stored safely by owner, cap cannot be removed without it even with tools or force
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Test Alarm System
Press test button on cap to verify 110dB alarm sounds, SMS reaches all 3 registered numbers and IoT module confirms network connectivity — green LED confirms system fully armed and operational
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Solar Panel Activates
Built-in solar panel begins charging lithium battery immediately — system shows full charge within 6 hours of sunlight, battery indicator LED shows green for full charge, yellow for adequate and red for low charge needing attention
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Technology
Tech stack & innovation
6 Technologies
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Triple Sensor Detection Array
Passive infrared PIR sensor detects body heat at 60cm range, MEMS vibration sensor detects 0.5g impact on cap surface and 50kg threshold pressure sensor confirm child fall — three independent triggers ensure zero false negatives in real emergencies
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WellGuard Edge AI Processor
Ultra-low-power ARM Cortex-M4 processor runs onboard detection algorithm — distinguishes child fall signature from rain, animals and tools using trained vibration pattern recognition, achieving 99.7% detection accuracy in field tests
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Multi-Band IoT Communication Module
Quad-band 2G/3G/4G cellular module with automatic network selection connects to strongest available signal — SMS fallback ensures alert delivery even when data network unavailable in remote agricultural locations
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Solar-Assisted 5-Year Battery System
4400mAh sealed lithium battery combined with 2W monocrystalline solar panel maintains perpetual charge in outdoor installation — battery alone lasts 14 months without any sunlight as emergency backup
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Aerospace Aluminium Triple-Lug Lock
6061-T6 aerospace aluminium cap body with hardened steel triple-lug locking mechanism — withstands 200kg vertical load, tested to resist cutting tools and hammering, certified to IS 1573 safety standard
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IP68 All-Weather Sealed Construction
Complete device sealed to IP68 standard — submerged in 1.5 metres of water for 30 minutes with zero ingress, operating temperature range -10°C to 65°C covering all Indian climate zones from Himalayan foothills to Rajasthan desert
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Market Opportunity
Market size, growth & potential
6 Data Points
2.3 Crore
Open Unprotected Borewells in India
Rs.1,200Cr
Addressable Safety Device Market
15-20
Borewell Child Tragedies Every Year
Rs.60 Lakh
Average NDRF Rescue Operation Cost
4,200
Units Deployed in Pilot Program
19%
Assistive Safety Market CAGR
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Specifications
Technical details & parameters
8 Specs
Borewell Diameter Range
4.5 inch to 12 inch
PIR Detection Range
60cm body heat detection
Alarm Volume
110 dB at 1 metre
Alert Delivery Time
Under 4 seconds
Load Rating
200kg vertical load
Battery Life
5 years with solar
Waterproof Rating
IP68 certified
Installation Time
Under 10 minutes
Product Price
₹6 Cr
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