CSIR-CMERI's Innovative Electric Tiller | 27 May 2024
In a move to empower small and marginal farmers, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) have unveiled the CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute’s Electric Tiller.
- The electric tiller is designed to cater to the needs of small to marginal farmers (land holdings of less than 2 hectares), who constitute over 80% of India's farming community.
- The tiller boasts enhanced torque and field efficiency, making it a highly capable and efficient agricultural tool.
- It prioritises user comfort and environmental sustainability, with features like reduced hand-arm vibration, quiet operation, and zero exhaust emissions.
- The electric tiller can potentially reduce operational costs by up to 85%, offering significant financial benefits to farmers.
- The tiller's user-friendly design supports battery pack swapping and multiple charging options, including alternating current (AC) and Solar direct current (DC) charging, ensuring versatility and convenience.
- CSIR was established in September 1942, headquartered in New Delhi and funded by the Ministry of Science and Technology.