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Report on the

Regional Workshop by RuTAG IIT Delhi

at

Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV)

Krishinagar, Adhartal, Jabalpur, Madhaya Pradesh

July 28-29, 2016

By

Prof. Subir Kumar Saha (P.I)

Department of Mechanical Engineering

IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas

New Delhi 110 016

Tel: 011 2659 1385; Fax: 011 2658 2053

Email: [email protected]

September 08, 2016

Preamble

RuTAG IIT Delhi conducted a regional workshop on July 28-29, 2016 at Jawaharlal Nehru

Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), Krishinagar, Adhartal, Jabalpur, Madhaya Pradesh.

Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha, Gyan Vigyan Parisar Sagonikalan, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

supported in organising the workshop at Jabalpur. The program was attended by about 139

participants which included Dr. Vijay Singh Tomar, Vice Chancellor, JNKVV, Jabalpur,

Madhaya Pradesh along with 19 staff/faculty members, and 88 students from JNKVV,

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, 2 faculty members and 7 students from Indian Institute of

Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh,

and about 26 NGOs.

1. Inauguration Session (Day-1, July 28, 2016, Thursday)

The program started with the welcome address by Prof. S. K. Saha, Head, Department of

Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi and Coordinator, RuTAG IIT Delhi (Fig. 1). He briefly

explained the agenda of the workshop and introduced the mechanism and role of RuTAG

IIT Delhi in technology up-gradation for rural India. He appreciated the efforts of Madhya

Pradesh Vigyan Sabha (MPVS), Bhopal in organising and coordinating the workshop. He

also mentioned the generosity extended by Dr. Vijay Singh Tomar, Vice Chancellor,

JNKVV and Dr. S. K. Rao, Director, Research Services, JNKVV in facilitating and hosting

the workshop.

Further, Mr. Davinder Pal Singh, Project Associate, RuTAG IIT Delhi and workshop

coordinator, invited Mr. S. R. Azad, General Secretary and founding member, MPVS,

Bhopal for his welcome address (Fig. 2).

Mr. Azad mentioned that efforts are needed for bridging the gap between the rural people

and the technological support providers for uplifting the livelihood of small and marginal

farmers. We also need to pinpoint the gap areas.

The program continued with a round of introduction of the participants followed by the

welcome address by the Chief Guest Dr. Dhirendra Khare, Director Instructions, JNKVV,

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh (Fig. 3).

Dr. Khare appreciated the efforts of NGOs in bridging the gap between Govt. Organizations

and tribal population. He mentioned that technological inputs are essential in upgrading rural

sector, and also the result of interventions should be farmers-friendly. He proposed few

problems for consideration such as electronic device for pest and animal control, innovative

design for food grains storage, a device for weeding out crop residue after harvesting to stop

stubble burning in fields, technology for protecting crops from hailstorms, technology for

increasing the shelf-life of vegetables. Dr. Khare mentioned that he is interested in

introducing a course in students curriculum on smart village and needs RuTAG IIT Delhi’s

help in providing information regarding the concept of smart village.

Mr. Ankitesh Shrivastava, Project Associate, RuTAG IIT Delhi, on behalf of RuTAG IIT

Delhi extended a very hearty vote of thanks to all speakers, entire supporting/organizing

team and participating NGOs for taking part in the workshop and sharing their opinion.

Fig. 1 Prof. S. K. Saha, Coordinator of RuTAG IIT Delhi welcoming the participants

Fig. 2 Mr. S. R. Azad, Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha (MPVS), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Fig. 3 Dr. Dhirendra Khare, Director Instructions, JNKVV, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

2. Technical Session 1

Major S. Chatterjee, Senior Project Consultant of RuTAG IIT Delhi and Scientific

Consultant from the Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor, Vigyan Bhawan (Fig. 4)

explained the objectives and mandate of the RuTAG Programme. He highlighted few

technologies developed at the RuTAG Centres located in seven IITs, e.g., Improved Sanitary

Napkins, Coir rope making machine, Jute rope making machine, Pirn winding machine, Foot

operated Amber charkha, Muri making machine, Sabai grass rope making machine,

Bageshwari charkha, Multi nutrient compressed feed block making for yak, Fish cage,

improved metallurgy of Horse shoe, etc.

In the same session, Prof. S. K. Saha presented several completed and on-going projects of

RuTAG IIT Delhi (Fig. 5). He highlighted few technologies developed under RuTAG IIT

Delhi such as Animal Driven Gear Box, Bullock Driven Tractor (old and new), Treadle

Pump, Solar Pump, De-husking of Minor Millets, Garlic Processing Machines like Graders,

Bulb Breaker, Flaker, Dry Garlic Peel Remover, Fruwash Technology, Tulsi Mala making

Device, Bangles Making Furnace and associated improvements in its tools, seating

arrangement, Micro-hydel testing setup at IIT Delhi, Sheep Hair Shearing Device, etc.

Fig. 4 Major S. Chatterjee from RuTAG IIT Delhi and the office of the PSA

Fig. 5 Prof. S. K. Saha presenting work done by RuTAG IIT Delhi

Fig. 6 Participants at Workshop, JNKVV, Jabalpur, M. P.

3. Technical Session 2

Major S. Chatterjee conducted technical session 2. Around 12 participants, faculty and

NGOs presented their organisational activities and problems. They are as follows:

3.1. Presentations by Faculty members from JNKVV, Jabalpur and IIITDM, Jabalpur

3.1.1 Dr. Moni Thomas, Sr. Scientist (Ento.), Directorate of Research Services

(Fig. 7). (Email: [email protected], Mobile No.: 9425184255)

Presented on

A tractor attachment which works as a mini harvester developed by an 80

year old farmer in a nearby village.

Needs technical intervention for further improvement.

Specially designed tools for gum extraction needed to save the plant.

RuTAG IIT Delhi Remarks

1. More technical details of the mini harvester and the problems encountered

may be sent to RuTAG IIT Delhi.

2. RuTAG IIT Delhi would look for experts who can give solutions on tools for

gum extraction.

Fig. 7 Dr. Moni Thomas, Sr. Scientist (Ento.), Directorate of Research Services.

3.1.2 Prof. Tanuja Sheorey, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Indian Institute

of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM), Jabalpur

(Fig. 8) (Mobile No.: 9425324238)

Presented on

Robotic seed dispenser made by an M. Tech student at IIITDM, Jabalpur.

Robotic dispenser also dispenses fertilizer along with the seed.

It dispenses at fixed distance and depth which are independent of the speed

of the device.


The robot would need further refinement and field testing. Some funding could

be made available from RuTAG IIT Delhi for this purpose if IITDM, Jabalpur is

willing to collaborate.

Fig. 8 Dr. Prof. Tanuja Sheorey, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, IIITDM, Jabalpur

3.2. Presentations by NGOs

3.2.1 National Institute of Women Child & Youth Development (NIWCYD), Plot

no. 34, Unnati Park, Besa, Nagpur, Pin – 440034 (Tel. No.: +91 712 26457735,

Email: [email protected]). Mr. Bhaskar Raman (Nainpur, Mandla,

Madhya Pradesh, Pin - 481776, Mobile No.: 9424886121, 9424316121,

Email: [email protected])

Presented on

NIWCYD installed 32 RAM Pumps in Dindori district but tribals were not impressed

with the technology. Therefore, the technology was not scaled up.

118 types of brooms were fabricated in the above said district. A woman

artisan was awarded for making ornamental broom. She has also given

presentations on broom in India and abroad.

Proposed to develop a workshop for a cluster of 10 villages.

Financial help needed for Lantana Furniture Promotion.

Technology needed for Jaggery making.

Technology for briquetting lantana.

Wooden button making machine which can work on the principle of

Tulsimala making device.

Arrangement required so that lantana seed do not fall on the ground as

lantana spreads only through seeds.

Utilization technology for Gajar Ghas.


1. Improved technology for making jaggery is available with Dr. D.

Raghunandan, CTD, Saket, New Delhi (Email: [email protected];

Mobile No.: 9810098621). He may be contacted by the NGO.

2. Rest of the issues would be examined further and if any technology

improvement opportunity is identified, these would be taken up subsequently.

3.2.2 Wainganga Samudaik Vikas Kendra, Dhapewada, Kumhari, Balaghat,

Madhya Pradesh, Pin – 481022; Mr. A. K. Charles (Mobile No.: 0893217825;

Email:[email protected]).

Presented on

Adaptation of RuTAG IIT Delhi’s technologies such as Animal Driven Gear

Box (ADGB), Bullock Driven Tractor (BDT), Micro-hydel and Treadle

Pump.


1. RuTAG IIT Delhi would provide one model of Bullock Driven Tractor

and Treadle Pump for trial.

mailto:[email protected]


2. The order is underway. Mr. Charles of the above said organization will

be contacted when they are ready. For Micro-Hydel, data would be

necessary before anything can be recommended. Mr. Charles should be

contact Prof. P.M.V Subbarao ([email protected]) for further

technical inputs. Mr. Yogeshwar Kumar can also be contacted

([email protected]).

3.2.3 Professional Assistance for Development Action (PRADAN), C/o Mr. Seeta

Ram Sharma, Janpad Panchyat Road, Narayanganj, Dist: Mandla, Madhya

Pradesh, Pin – 481662, (Mr. Pankaj Kumar Mall, Tel. No.: 07643 224343, Mobile

No.: 9479698178; Email: [email protected])

Presented on

Women equality in agriculture, Mahakaushal development cluster.

Line sowing equipment.

Cono weeder, Grubber weeder.

Dry weeder (soil does not stick on new locally developed wooden weeder).

Developed treadle pump with diaphragm.

Low cost sanitary napkin technology required.

Electric repellents for animals.

Reduction in weight and cost of Brush Cutter.


1. Low cost sanitary napkin technology is available with RuTAG IIT Madras.

Training can be arranged by RuTAG IIT Delhi. However, the project cost for

setting up a production centre has to be raised by the organization.

2. Brush cutter: Existing models shall be examined and if there is any scope for cost

and weight reduction, the same would be taken up for development.

3.2.4 Krishak Sahyog Sansthan, 15/373, PHE Road, Near Reliance Office, Arjun

Nagar, Raisin district, Madhya Pradesh, Pin – 464551 (Dr. H. B. Sen, Mobile

No.: 09826036283; Email: [email protected])

Presented on

Need for low cost leather processing technology at panchayat level.

Need for small unit for Jatropha oil extraction.

Household level processing of menthe and lemon grass.

Charcoal making plant from farm residue.

An all-weather outfit for farmers to protect them from sunlight, rain, winter,

etc.

Technology for polythene recycling.

Better technology for bangle recycling.



1. Low cost leather processing technology is already available. A unit set up by

Society for Technology and Development is running in Mandi, Himachal

Pradesh for many years now. If any entrepreneur/NGO is interested to

establish a unit, funds have to be arranged. RuTAG IIT Delhi can facilitate

training and technology transfer.

2. Charcoal making technology is also available. The nature of biomass to be

used needs to be specified. Suitable technology can then be suggested.

3. Small scale oil extraction plant for Jatropha may not be economically viable.

However, some information on commercially available plants. Can be found

through online search.

4. Similarly, technologies for processing of Mentha and Lemon grass are also

available. However, viability at household level may be doubtful. Do online

search.

5. Other items do not conform to the objectives of RuTAG programme.

3.2.5 Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha (MPVS), Gyan Vigyan Parisar, Sangoni

Kalan, Raisen Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (Mobile No.: 09425009257;

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]) (Dr. U. S. Sharma

9039801425, [email protected])

Presented on

Non-Timber Forest Produce (NTFP) based alternative livelihood. A technology

package developed by MPVS on:

Bael products such as squash, drinks, etc,

Mahua fruit products such as biscuits, cakes, breads, etc.

Scientific extraction of honey from comb, its processing and packaging unit,

etc.

Oil extraction, especially non-edible oils.

Grinding of Turmeric.

Picking of fruits.

Technology up-gradation improvement requested for the following:

Chironji decorticator


1. Chronji decorticator is being developed by RuTAG IIT Bombay in

collaboration with MPVS.

3.2.6 Covenant Centre for Development, Bajpayee Bhavan, Deepak nagar, Opp.

Railway Station Durg, Chhattisgarh, Pin – 491001 (Ph. 0788-2210162, email:

[email protected]). (Mr. Pradeep Dubey, 211/B, Ravindra Nagar, Adhartal

Jabalpur, Mobile No.: 9926004517, Email: [email protected])

Presented on

Require a de-seeding machine.


1. Missed to understand the type of seed. The organization should provide

the information with some photos to RuTAG IIT Delhi.

3.2.7 Jai Bharti Shiksha Kendra, 326 Majhagawan, Tahsil – Sihora, Jabalpur,

Madhya Pradesh (Mr. Bharti Namdeo, Chief Functionary, Tel. No.: 07625

271381, Mobile No.: 9425466762, Email: [email protected] Website:

www.jbsk.org)

Presented on

Need for proper implementation of developed technologies in the field.

Need for technical support from the elite institute.

Need for a technical support partner for submitting DPR in DST etc.

Problems related to field should be given as research project to the students.

Improvement in working conditions of beedi making workers.


No comments

3.2.8 Lok Kalyan Bhumika Samiti Jabalpur, I-5, Astha Parisar, Adhartal, Jabalpur,

Madhya Pradesh (Mr. Narendra Sharma, CEO, Mobile No.: 09993311418; Email:

[email protected]) (Ms. Rekha Kushwaha, Mobile No.:

9827833004, 7089698930; Email: [email protected])

Presented on

Needed technology for low cost sanitary pad for tribal women.

Support for training in above said technology


Please see section 3.2.3 above.

3.2.9 Gyan Vigyan Praryawaran Sansthan, B-3/155 township, Malakanj, Balaghat,

Madhya Pradesh (Mr. Umakant Korriya, Mobile No: 9424409470; Email:

[email protected])

Presented on:

Bark removing tool.

Low cost paddy planter.



1. For bark removing tools, RuTAG IIT Delhi would seek the help of domain

experts and if possible, take up a development project.

2. There are many models of paddy transplanters available now. The

organization may perform some online search.

3.2.10 Krishna Siddha, Danteshwari Tribal Farmer Producer Company Limited,

Chabi, Mandla, M. P. (Mobile No.: 9425157603).

Require seed drilling equipment.

Require Threshing machine for Kodo, kutki, Niger.

Require de-husking machine for Kodo, kutki.


1. Seed drills are available in the market. Exact problem faced in their use would

have to be specified if improvisation is required.

2. Samples of the millets may be sent to MPVS and a trial can be carried out

with machine developed by CIAE, Bhopal in collaboration with MPVS.

4 Day-2, July 29, 2016, Friday

4.1 Interaction with Students

With great sense of admiration and appreciation Prof. R. K. Nema, Dean College of

Agriculture Engineering (Fig. 9) welcomed Prof. S. K. Saha, Major S. Chatterjee,

Mr. S. R. Azad, Mr. Davinder Pal Singh and Mr. Ankitesh Shrivastava with

bouquets.

Fig. 9 Prof. R. K. Nema, Dean College of Agriculture Engineering welcoming RuTAG IIT

Delhi delegates

Prof. R. K. Nema appreciated the concept of RuTAG for uplifting the rural society and also

cherished the role of IIT Delhi. Further he invited Prof. S. K. Saha for his welcome address

(Fig. 10).

Fig. 10 Prof. S. K. Saha addressing faculty, students from College of Agriculture

Engineering, JNKVV, Jabalpur and IIITDM, Jabalpur

Prof. S. K. Saha welcomed faculty, students from College of Agriculture Engineering,

JNKVV, Jabalpur and IIITDM, Jabalpur. He also welcomed NGOs who joined the second

day of the workshop. Further, he invited Major S. Chatterjee to highlight the concept and

activities of RuTAG in seven IITs.

Fig. 11 Major S. Chatterjee addressing faculty, students from College of Agriculture


Major S. Chatterjee (Fig. 11) explained the idea and concept of Dr. R. Chidambaram,

Principal Scientist Advisor to the Government of India in establishing RuTAG in seven IITs.

Fig. 12 Prof. S. K. Saha interacting with faculty, students from College of Agriculture


Program continued with the presentation by Prof. S. K. Saha (Fig. 12) on activities of

RuTAG IIT Delhi and RuTAG Club IIT Delhi. Further, Mr. Vijay Kumar, M. Tech Student

of IIITDM, Jabalpur presented his thesis work on seed dispensing robot.

5. Group Discussion on Identified Problems

This session was chaired by Major S. Chatterjee. The faculty and NGOs presented some new

problems during this session (Fig. 13). These have been added under section 3 of this report.

Fig. 13 The faculty and NGOs presented some new problems during this session

After listening to all the above problems, Major S. Chatterjee informed the participants that

RuTAG IIT Delhi will analyse all the problems. Selection of the problems will be done

according to the mandate of RuTAG. Selected NGOs will be either requested to come to

RuTAG IIT Delhi or RuTAG team will visit them for detailed discussion on the problem.

6. Concluding Session

Prof. S. K. Saha conducted the concluding session (Fig. 14). He invited Chief Guest

Dr. Vijay Singh Tomar, Vice Chancellor, JNKVV, Jabalpur for his address.

Fig. 14 Concluding session

In his address, Dr. Vijay Singh Tomar appreciated the work done by RuTAG IIT Delhi in

uplifting the rural society. He told that at present, JNKVV encompasses five colleges of

Agriculture (Jabalpur, Rewa, Tikamgarh, Ganjbasoda and Waraseoni, Balaghat); one

Agricultural Engineering (Jabalpur); 4 Zonal Agricultural Research Stations (ZARS)

(Jabalpur, Powarkheda, Tikamgarh, Chhindwara); 2 Regional Research Stations (Rewa,

Sagar); Agricultural Research Stations (ARS) (Dindori, Waraseoni, Garhakota, Sausar,

Tendini) and 20 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) (Badgaon, Betul, Chhattarpur, Chhindwara,

Damoh, Dindori, Harda, Jabalpur, Katni, Mandla, Narsinghpur, Panna, Powarkheda, Rewa,

Sagar, Seoni, Shahdol, Sidhi, Tikamgarh, Umaria) representing 6 agroclimatic zones spread

over 25 districts. He mentioned that JNKVV, Jabalapur would like to work in collaboration

with RuTAG IIT Delhi for the rural betterment. He also appreciated the initiative taken by

RuTAG to increase the student involvement in solving and understanding rural problems.

Fig. 15 Dr. Vijay Singh Tomar, Vice Chancellor, JNKVV, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Further Prof. S. K. Saha invited Mr. S. R. Azad for the vote of thanks.

Mr. S. R. Azad expressed gratitude to Dr. Vijay Singh Tomar, Vice Chancellor, JNKVV,

Jabalpur and Dr. S. K. Rao, Director, D.R.S., JNKVV for generously helping in making the

event successful. He heartily thanked everyone for their contribution in organising and

supporting the workshop. He also thanked all NGOs for participating in the workshop. At

last he thanked Prof. S. K. Saha, Major S. Chatterjee and all supporting and working staff of

JNKVV, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.

A group photo (Fig. 15) was taken at the end.

Fig. 15 Group Photo

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