FORMAT 1 – Commercialization of Technology

Head : Dr. N. Prakash, Joint DirectorTechnology Profile for (Name) : Post-Harvest Engineering and Value Addition

123 Name of P.I. & Co. P.I. Dr. S. S. Roy

Dr. N. Prakash and Dr. P. K. Sharma4 Description of technology Spray-drying of Passion Fruit56 Area of application: Food Processing Sector78 If patent is not filed, mentioned

in which year the technology wasdeveloped?

2009-10

910 Equipment required Lab Spray Drier, Homogenizer11 Space requirement 400 sq. ft.12 Plant set up cost 8 lakhs (for equipments and utensils)13 Raw material and production

costRaw material : Passion fruit juiceProduction cost : Rs. 60/- per 100 g of powder

14 Risks/opportunities involved inadopting the technology

Without proper packaging facility thetechnology will not be successful. On the otherhand, passion fruit powder has not yet beenlaunched in the market that indicates a brightscope for the said product.

15 Cost of available alternatetechnologies to similar products

No alternative technology has been developed

16 Expected cost of technology As per institute norms17 Details of benefits of the

technology / process developedThe storage and transport facility in North EastIndia particularly in Manipur is very poor.Therefore, the technology has been developedto convert the passion fruit juice in to powder.The powder is easy to pack, easy to transport,and has longer shelf life and less chance ofcontamination.

18 Any suggestion from Projectleader for commercializing thistechnology

The technology will be more viable in NorthEast India where main raw material i.e. passionfruit is easily available in large quantity.

Project leader Name: Dr. S. S. RoyDesignation: Scientist (Horticulture)

Annexure I

Seperate the pulp

Extract the juice

Mix with Maltodextrin

Stirr well with the help of homogenizer

Switch on the spray drier

Wash the inlet pipe and nozolle by running distilled water

Set the parameters like inlet temperature, outlet temperature, pressure, flow rate etc.

Run the juice

Collect the powder from collection tube

Add preservative

Quickly pack into moisture proof pack

FORMAT 1 – Commercialization of Technology

Head : Dr. N. Prakash, Joint DirectorTechnology Profile for (Name) : Farm implements and Machinery

123 Name of P.I. & Co. P.I. Dr. S. S. Roy

Dr. N. Prakash and Mr. S. Gunamani Singh4 Description of technology Low-cost Vermicomposting by using RC-

Vermi Bin5 Flow chart of technology /

processFiber Reinforce Plastic (FRP) hand lay-uptechnique is used for making the RC-VermiBin. Vermicomposting technique is similar asconventional method.

6 Area of application: Organic Nutrient Management78 If patent is not filed, mentioned

in which year the technology wasdeveloped?

2009-10

910 Equipment required Wooden frame, raisin, catalyst, accelerator,

chopped strand net (fiber), surface net, colourpigment etc.) as required in small scale plasticindustries.

11 Space requirement 600 sq. ft.12 Plant set up cost Rs. 1 lakh13 Raw material and production

costRs. 3000/- per RC-Vermi Bin

14 Risks/opportunities involved inadopting the technology

There is no risk in adopting the technology,and the opportunity is enormous.

15 Cost of available alternatetechnologies to similar products

Rs. 10000/- for construction of conventionalvermicompost unit

16 Expected cost of technology As per institute norms17 Details of benefits of the

technology / process developedThe RC-Vermi Bin is light weight, portable,easily repairable and washable device made ofplastic and raisin. Around 40 kg vermicompostcan be produced within 90 days by using thisbin. It can be place anywhere under shade thatalso save the cost of construction of shade.This unique device can drastically reduce thecost of vermicomposting.

Photographs: EnclosedProject leader Name: Dr. S. S. RoyDesignation: Scientist (Horticulture)

RC VERMI BIN

FORMAT 1 – Commercialization of Technology

Head : Dr. N. Prakash, Joint DirectorTechnology Profile for (Name) : Farm implements and Machinery

123 Name of P.I. & Co. P.I. Dr. I. M. Singh

Dr. N. Prakash and Dr. S. S. Roy4 Description of technology RC-Seed Bin56 Area of application: Seed Storage78 If patent is not filed, mentioned

in which year the technology wasdeveloped?

2006-07

9 Did any entrepreneur has showninterest on this technology? Ifyes, please provide the name,address of the entrepreneur

No. But being low-cost, the technology isgetting popularity among the farmers.

10 Equipment required Bamboo,11 Space requirement 2000 sq. ft12 Plant set up cost Rs. 15 lakh13 Raw material and production

costRs. 3000/- per RC-Seed Bin

14 Risks/opportunities involved inadopting the technology

No risk involvement.Opportunity: Low cost

15 Cost of available alternatetechnologies to similar products

Rs. 25,000/- for commercial seed storage unit.

16 Expected cost of technology As per institute norms17 Details of benefits of the

technology / process developedThe RC Seed Bin is a low cost medium term seedstorage bin using 3 multi layers of Bamboo matbin, 700 µ gauge polythene bag, jute bags (2layers). Dry charcoal is being used as desiccantfacilitating safe storage to store partially dry evewet seed at safe moisture level. By re drying thecharcoal grains, seeds can be dried withoutdisturbing the seeds. It can safely retain the seedphysiological and health qualities for 2 seasons (20months) in all the orthodox class of seeds. It isuseful for small/medium holding farmers. In caseof natural calamities, it avoids the risk of losing thevariety/germplasm for sowing in the succeedingseason (2nd year).

18 Any suggestion from Projectleader for commercializing thistechnology

It can be taken up on mass scale in NorthEastern Region where humidity is high.

Photographs: EnclosedProject leader Name: Dr. I. Meghachandra SinghDesignation: Sr. Scientist (Seed Technology)

Annexure IV

1. Pre drying of sieved (5-10 mm) charcoal granules (at 2:8 w/w) with seed bagging in a clothbag and sealing in polythene bag.

2. Cleaning and sun drying of the harvested seeds (rice, maize, peas, wheat, pulses, vegetables,etc.)

3. Putting of seeds after drying inside the inner gunny bag after removing the charcoal clothbag.

4. Tying of the inner gunny bag with rope (sulti).

5. Placing back of the charcoal bag over it.

6. Putting self-indicating silica gel on it

7. Tying to seal the 700 µ polythene bag with rubber straps/bands.

8. Closing of the outer gunny bag.

9. Covering of the seed bin with bamboo made lid and locking.

10. Rechecking after 3-4 days (increase in weight of the charcoal or turning of blue colour ofself-indicating silica gel to pink) and re drying of the charcoal if required and repetition of thesteps.