Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) unveiled Electric Tiller
Recently, the Electric Tiller has been unveiled by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) at the Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMRI) in Durgapur, West Bengal.
About Electric Tiller
- The electric tiller has been developed to meet the requirements of small to marginal farmers who constitute more than 80 per cent of the country’s farming community.
- This electric tiller will be used for various agricultural operations in less than 2 hectares of land owned by the farmer, thereby greatly reducing the operational costs.
- Its main objective is to achieve net-zero emissions and promote eco-friendly agricultural practices.
- The electric tiller has better torque and field efficiency which also prioritizes farmer convenience and environmental sustainability. It greatly reduces hand and arm vibrations, and operates with zero exhaust emissions compared to conventional ICE tillers.
- With the potential to reduce operational costs by up to 85 per cent, its user-friendly design supports battery pack swapping and offers multiple charging options including AC and solar DC charging.
- This tiller is seamlessly integrated with a wide range of standard agricultural implements such as ridgers, ploughs, iron wheels and cultivators.
- It is equipped with a 2-inch water pump and a trolley attachment capable of lifting up to 500 kg.
- Featuring electronic controls and ergonomic handling, operators can easily navigate it across fields to minimise hassles and maximise productivity.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
- Established: 26 September 1942
- It is India’s premier research and development organization. It functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
- CSIR aims to promote industrial development and social progress of the country.
- CSIR comprises 37 major research laboratories/institutes and 39 regional/outreach centres.
- Headquarters: New Delh
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR)
- Established: Year 1951
- It is an important body under the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of India.
- Its objective is to promote industrialization and industrial research.
- This department works to promote, formulate policies and coordinate scientific and industrial research in the country.
Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute(CMRI)
- Established in: 1958
- CMRI is a premier research and development laboratory under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
- The institute carries out R&D in various areas of mechanical engineering such as – Instrument Engineering, Nano-mechanics, Structural Engineering, Weak Structural Integrity Evaluation, Metallurgical Engineering, Hot Metal Engineering etc.
- CMRI has 8 major research departments – Materials Engineering, Civil Infrastructure Engineering, Computational Engineering, Nano Science and Nano Engineering, Photonics and Instrumentation Engineering, Process Control and Repair Engineering, Centre for Non-Conventional Energy Technology and Biomedical Instrumentation.
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