Report on the

Regional Workshop by RuTAG IIT Delhi

at

National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

(April 17, 2015)

By

Prof. Subir Kumar Saha (P.I)

Department of Mechanical Engineering

IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas

New Delhi 110 016

Tel: (011) 2659 1135; Fax: (011) 2658 2053

Email: saha@mech.iitd.ac.in

May 12, 2015

Preamble RuTAG-IIT Delhi conducted a regional workshop on April 17, 2015at National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh with the help of Mr. S. R. Azad of Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha, Gyan Vigyan Parisar Sagonikalan, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The program was attended by about 33participants from about 10 NGOs, 1 Faculty member from MANIT Bhopal, 3 faculty members from NITTTR Bhopal,2 faculty members from IGNOU, Bhopal, 1 faculty member from Laxmipati Institute of Science and Technology, 1 Scientist form CAIE Bhopal and Former Vice Chancellor of Mahatama Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh.

1. Inauguration Session The program started with the welcome address byProf. S. K. Saha, (Coordinator/Principal Investigator of RuTAG IIT Delhi). See Fig. 1. He briefly explained about the agenda of the workshop and introduced RuTAG IIT Delhi. He also mentioned the role of Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha (MPVS) Bhopal in hosting and coordinating the workshop and invited Mr. S. R. Azad of MPVS Bhopal, to welcome all the participants. Mr. Azad briefly mentioned about the activities of his organization and welcomed all the participants, as seen in Fig.2.

Mr. Raj Kumar Gupta (workshop coordinator), invited Former Vice Chancellor Dr. Gyanindra Singh of Mahatama Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh for his inaugural speech.

Dr. Gyanindra Singh mentioned about his association with various Govt. Organizations such as Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Agro-development, etc. He also mentioned about various problems in farming sector, such as, water pollution in irrigation, depleting water table, etc. He added that farming is no longer a profitable business therefore farmers are shifting to other sectors such as horticulture, etc. He told that bullocks are no longer viable for farming as cost of maintaining pair of bullocks has increased substantially. He emphasised that profitability must be associated with the development of farm sector machinery.

The program continued with a round of introduction of the participants

After the inaugural session, Mr. Raj Kumar Gupta, invited Major Chatterjee for technical session 1.

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

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

Fig. 3 Dr. Gyanendra Singh, Former Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh

2. Technical Session 1 Major S. Chatterjee, who is the Senior Project Consultant of RuTAG IIT Delhi and co-ordinators of central RuTAG from the Office of the PSA(Fig. 4), mentioned about the objectives and mandate of the RuTAG Programme at seven IITs. He explained different technologies developed at various RuTAG Centres. He highlighted a few technologies, 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, Foldable bridge over irrigation canals, Bageshwari charkha, Multi nutrient compressed feed block making machine for yak, Activated charcoalfrom bamboo, Fish cage project by IIT Bombay, Improved metallurgy of Horse shoe by IIT Kanpur. Tricycle for physically challenged persons and the recently developed retractablefoot bridge developed by Research & Development Establishment(RDE) Pune (a DRDO Lab). He also mentioned about the role which Mr. Bhagwati and CGCRI had played in developing Microwave compatible red and white clay pottery items.

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

In the same session, Prof. S.K. Saha presented several completed and on-going projects ofRuTAG IIT Delhi(Fig. 5). He categorized the projects under Energy, Agriculture, Food Processing, Empowerment, and Human Resource Development. He explained about 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 developed by Prof. H.M. Chawala, Tulsi Mala making machine, improvisations going on in Bangles making furnace, tools, seating arrangement, etc. Biogas conversion kit, Micro-hydel testing setup at IIT Delhi, sheep hair shearing device etc.

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

Fig. 6 Participants at the workshop

3. Technical Session 2

Technical Session 2 was conducted by Major Chatterjee. Around 13 participants (Fig.6) explained briefly about their organisational activities and problems, which are as follows:

3.1. Presentations by Faculty member from IGNOU, NITTTR Bhopal, LIST Bhopal, and CIAE Bhopal

3.1.1 Prof. Umesh Chandra Pandey (Regional Director), IGNOU, 12, Arera Hills, RC Bhopal-462011, Madhya Pradesh (Mobile: 09425302589; Phone: 0755-2570517, 2578455, 2578452; Email: ucpandey@ignou.ac.in).

Presented on:

• Need for the interventions in rural education. • Low cost IT based technologies for spreading effective education in rural

areas. • Mentioned the role of IGNOU in developing education programs specially

designed for rural areas. • Mobile e- learning van developed at IIT Roorke. • Expressed interests in jointly working with RuTAG IIT Delhi.

RuTAG IIT Delhi Remarks

IT Based solution- May contact Prof. Aditeswar Seth in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Room 103, Khosla School of Information Technology, IIT Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016(Phone: 011-26597256; Email:aseth @cse.iitd.ernet.in).

3.1.2 Dr. C. R. Mehta, (Fig. 6) Project coordinator (PC) for All India coordinated

Research Project (AICRP) on Farm Implements and Machinery (FIM) at Central Institute of Agriculture Engineering (CIAE), Nabi Bagh, Buasia Road, Bhopal-462038, Madhya Pradesh(Mobile: 09425080627; Email: crmehta65@yahoo.co.in).

Presented on:

• Utilization of animal energy • Renewable energy • Ergonomic and safety • Technologies developed at CIAE centers such as pneumatic planter,

groundnut combine, PAU groundnut digger, PAU groundnut thresher, seed drill planter,garlic planter, sugar cane set cutter, platform type fruit harvesting machine, etc.

No remarks by IIT Delhi are needed, as it was for information of the participants only.

Fig. 6 Dr. C. R. Mehta, CIAE, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

3.1.3 Mr. K. S. Tiwari, IGNOU, Soumya Enclave (Extn.), Kolar Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (Mobile: 09425011211; Email: kstiwari54@gmail.com).

Presented on:

• Rural technology development must be given priority. • Traditional knowledge must be considered during developing and

improving designs. • Designs developed must be cost effective and acceptable to the rural

masses. • Energy from agriculture waste. • Farmers should be provided with soil health cards so that they can monitor

their own soil. • More crops per drop should be patronized to minimize water usage in

farming. • Cook stoves must be improved to stop deforestation. • Students in Chemistry labs across India must be taught soil testing

procedures to help nearby farmers in the vicinity of every institute. • Cheap soil monitoring kits must be developed.

No comments by IIT Delhi.

3.1.4 Prof. R. G. Chowksey, Deptt.: Curriculum Development Centre, National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Bhopal,Madhya Pradesh(Mobile:094253-02125;Email:chowkseyrg@gmail.com; rgchouksey@yahoo.co.in).

Presented on:

• Emphasized on the sustainable technology development for the users of rural areas.

• Development of Self –sustainable models required.

No comments by IIT Delhi.

3.2. Presentations by NGOs

3.2.1A. K. Charles, Wainganga Samudaik Vikas Kendra, Dhapewada, Kumhari, Balaghat,

Madhya Pradesh –481022 (Mobile: 0893217825; Email:charles_ak@rediffmail.com).

Presented on:

• Interested in adapting RuTAG Technologies such as Animal Driven Gear Box, Bullock Driven Tractor, Micro-hydel, Treadle Pump.

• Digital connectivity of Panchayat.

RuTAG IITDelhi Remarks

Detailed information on technologies asked for can be sent. Further discussion can follow thereafter.Mr. P. L. SharmaofPanchal Pumps & Systems F-77, Udyougkunj, Road No. 7, Site - 5,Panki Industrial Area, Kanpur - 208022, Uttar Pradesh (Mobile No.-09336109557; E-mail:panchal_pumps@rediffmail.com) may kindly be contacted for Animal Driven Gear Box (ADGB).

Treadle Pump – Prof. S. K. Saha, Mech. Engg. Deptt., Block –II, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 (Tel: 011-26591135; E-mail:saha@mech.iitd.ac.in; sahaiitd@gmail.com).

Bullock Driven Tractor – Prof. Ajit Kumar, IGNOU, New Delhi (Mobile:09811333400; Email:ajit@ignou.ac.in)

Micro Hydel – Prof. P.M.V. Subbarao, Mech. Engg. Deptt., Block –II,Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi–110016 (Mobile: 09990358533; E-mail:pmvs@mech.iitd.ac.in).

3.2.2 Mr. Manish Singh Pawar, Centre for Advance Research and Development (CARD),

H-II/195, Arvind Vihar, Baghmugalia, Bhopal- 462043, Madhya Pradesh (Mobile:09811873622;Email:card_vivek@yahoo.com; cardindiabhopal@gmail.com)

Presented on:

• Honey processing machine-problems such as moisture reduction, filtration, power consumption, plant size.

• Development of low cost sisal fiber extracting machine.Available machine requires 10 HP motor.

• Rope making machine. • Low cost poly-houses with bamboo. • Mohua processing machines. • Technology for de-husking of minor millets (kodo, kutki). • Better technology for cook stoves to stop de-forestation. • Technology for honey beer and jamun wine. • Jamun pulp processing. • Custard apple pulp freezer.

RuTAG IIT Delhi Remarks

Details of available technologies may be compiled and Mr. Manish could be called for discussion. Technologies are available in the following places:

1. Honey processing – Mr. S. R. Azad (Mobile-09425009257; Email:mpvs.bpl@gmail.com, srazad61@gmail.com), Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha (MPVS), Gyan Vigyan Parisar, Sangoni Kalan, Raisen Road, Bhopa, if problems are common, these could be looked into Dr. Anil Joshi, Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organisation (HESCO) Village: Shuklapur, P.O.: Ambiwala, Via: Prem Nagar,Dehradun, Uttrakhand (Mobile-09411109073; E-mail: dranilpjoshi@gmail.com) and others.

2. Sisal fibre extraction machine–Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI), (Formerly Regional Reserach Laboratory), Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), Near Habibganj Naka, Hoshangabad

Road, Bhopal 462026, (Phone: 0755 – 2457105; Fax: +91 - 755 – 2457042; E-mail:ampriinfo@ampri.res.in).

3. Mohua processing machine: a. For fresh Mohua -Dr. S. N. Naik, CRDT, Block-III, Indian Institute of

Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016(Tel: 011-26591162; Fax:011-26591121; E-mail:snn@rdat.iitd.ac.in; sn_naik@hotmail.com).

b. For Dry Mohua – Dr. D. Raghunandan, Centre for Technology & Development (CTD), D-158, Lower Ground Floor, Saket, New Delhi – 110017, (Phone No.-011-26524323-24;Telefax:011-26862716; E-mail: :raghunandan.d@gmail.com; ctd.delhi@gmail.com) and Mr. S. R. Azad, Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha (MPVS),GyanVigyan Parisar, Sangoni Kalan, Raisen Road, Bhopal (Mobile- 09425009257; Email:mpvs.bpl@gmail.com, srazad61@gmail.com).

4. De-husking of minor millets- Dr. K. P. Singh (Mobile-08349526698; Email:

kp.kp24@gmail.com) Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE), Berasia Road, Navi Bagh, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 462038 and Mr. S. R. Azad,Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha (MPVS),Gyan Vigyan Parisar, Sangoni Kalan, Raisen Road, Bhopal (Mobile- 09425009257; Email:mpvs.bpl@gmail.com, srazad61@gmail.com)and Mr. Shiv Singh (Phone No.-05962-241008, 241005; Email:vpkas@)nic.in) Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anushandhan Sansthan, Hawalbagh, Almora.

5. Cook Stove- Prof. Rajendra Prasad (Phone No.-011-26591157; Email: rprasadiitd@gmail.com), Centre for Rural Development and Technology (CRDT), IIT Delhi and Ms. Svati Bhogle, Technology Informatics Design Endeavour (TIDE), #19, 9th cross, 6th main, Malleswaram, Bangalore – 560003 (Phone: 080 - 23315656; 23462032; Fax: 080 – 23344555; Email: tide@vsnl.com /info@tide-india.org).

6. Bamboo Poly-house–Dr. A. D. Karve, Appropriate Rural Technology Institute's Rural Entrepreneurship Development Center (ARTI - REDC), Ganeshnagar, Phaltan - Baramati Road, Phaltan– 415 523, Pune, Maharashtra (Phone: 02166-249874; 020-24392284 Email: contact@arti-india.org) and Dr. Anil Joshi, Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organisation (HESCO) Village: Shuklapur, P.O.: Ambiwala, Via: Prem Nagar, Dehradun, Uttrakhand, (Mobile-09411109073;E-mail: dranilpjoshi@gmail.com) and Prof. P. B. Singh Bhadoria, RuTAG IIT Kharagpur, Agricultural & Food Engineering Deptt., A-64, IIT Campus, Kharagpur-721302(Phone-03222–283106; Email: pbsb@ agfe.iitkgp.ernet.in).

Mr. Manish may kindly contact the above organization for actions.

3.2.3 Ms. Maya Devi, Krishak Sahyog Sansthan (K.S.S), Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, (Mobile- 09303899827; Email: kssraisen@rediffmail.com)

Presented on:

• Technologies for women. • Solar operated milk chilling and storing equipment. • Low emission and energy efficient cook stove. • Technology for hygienically cooking and serving midday meal for school

children’s. • Improvement in sanitary napkin making machine • Technology for disposing sanitary napkins • Technology for making adult diapers. • Technology for small biogas plant

RuTAG IITDelhi Remarks

Contact following organizations for further actions: 1. Cook Stove –Prof. Rajendra Prasad (Phone No.-011-26591157; Email:

rprasadiitd@gmail.com), Centre for Rural Development and Technology (CRDT), IIT Delhi, Block – III, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016andMs. Svati Bhogle, Technology Informatics Design Endeavour (TIDE), #19, 9th cross, 6th main, Malleswaram, Bangalore – 560003 (Phone: 080 - 23315656; 23462032; Fax: 080 – 23344555; Email: tide@vsnl.com /info@tide-india.org).

2. Sanitary Napkins –Dr. S. Gopalakrishnan, RuTAG IIT Madras, IC & S.R. Building, 2nd Floor, Chennai – 600036 (Mobile – 09444366313; Email: sgopal50@gmail.com; sgopal50@rediffmail.com) and Dr. Krishna Murti, Gandhi gram Trust, Dindagul, Tamil Nadu (Mobile – 09443001745; Email: secggmttrust@gmail.com; gandhigramtrust@gmail.com).

3. Adult Diapers –Dr. Krishna Murti, Gandhi gram Trust, Dindagul, Tamil Nadu

(Mobile–09443001745; Email: secggmttrust@gmail.com; gandhigramtrust@gmail.com).

4. Small Biogas Plant – Prof. Virendra Kumar Vijay, (Phone No.-011-26596351; Email:vkvijay@rdat.iitd.ernet.in), Centre for Rural Development and Technology (CRDT), IIT Delhi, Block – III, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016.

3.2.4 Mr. Sukpal Bunkar, Jan Mangal Sansthan, Ekta Colony, Near Pump House,

Chhindwara – 480001, Madhya Pradesh (Mobile:09424377770; 09424362043; Email: jamasmp@gmail.com).

Presented on:

• Technology for Palm/ Chir tree- utilization • Technology for Bael Drink • Requires technology for Utilization of Sukran Grass

RuTAG IITDelhi Remarks

Contact following organizations for further actions:

1. Bael Drink – Mr. S. R. Azad,Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha (MPVS),Gyan Vigyan Parisar, Sangoni Kalan, Raisen Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (Mobile: 09425009257; Email: srazad61@gmail.com; mpvs.bpl@gmail.com). Also get the characteristics of the tree and the grass for future technical development by RuTAG IIT Delhi.

3.2.5 Mr. Surya Kant Soulakhe, Gram Bartori Vikas Shikshan Samitee (GBVSS),

MIG- 2/23, P.R.S.S., Nagar Kobra - 495677, Chhattisgarh, (Mobile-7879393819; 9827116185; Email:ssoulakhe@rediffmail.com).

Presented on:

• Rivers and Dams are available but lack of infrastructure for irrigation. • Power generation from dams and rivers • Interested in Adapting Treadle pump technology of RuTAG IIT Delhi • Technology packaging Madhuka (local food from Mohua) • Technology for packaging Mohua Ladoo. • Replacement of chemical fertilizer with garbage enzyme which is made

from fermenting the mixture of waste vegetable, fruits waste and jiggery for three months. Needs technology to reduce the time in making garbage enzyme

RuTAG IIT Delhi Remarks

Contact following organizations for further actions:

1. Mohua – Dr. S. N. Naik, CRDT, Block-III, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 (Tel: 011-26591162; Fax: 011-26591121; E-mail:snn@rdat.iitd.ac.in; sn_naik@hotmail.com).

2. Treadle Pump – Prof. S. K. Saha, Mech. Engg. Deptt., Block –II,Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 (Tel: 011-26591135; E-mail:saha@mech.iitd.ac.in; sahaiitd@gmail.com).

3. Micro Hydel – Prof. P.M.V. Subbarao,Mech. Engg. Deptt., Block –II,Indian

Institute of Technology Delhi, Hauz Khas, New Delhi–110016(Mobile:

09990358533; E-mail:pmvs@mech.iitd.ac.in).

3.2.6 Mr. Anil Dhiman, Madhya Pradesh Bharat Gyan Vigyam Samiti (MPBGVS), E-7/32-B,SBI, Area Colony, Bhopal-16, Madhya Pradesh (Phone: 0785-2426652; 0755-2594378; Email: mpbgvs@gmail.com; asham_200@yahoo.com) Presented on:

• Made a documentary on global warming and found out that crops which growat 4000fts have shifted to 5000fts.

• Biogas plants works in Rajasthan but in MP they do not work.

• Develops Radio and TV program for rural India. • Also make documentaries on rural India. • Interested in making documentary on RuTAG IIT Delhi.

RuTAG IIT Delhi Remarks

RuTAG IIT Delhi may consider making a relevant documentary. He will be contacted whenever needed.

3.2.7 Mr. Chandra Prakash, Krishak Sahyog Sansthan (K.S.S),15/372, PHE Road,

Near Reliance office, Arjun Nagar, Raisen - 464551, Madhya Pradesh (Mobile- 09826036283; Email: kssraisen@rediffmail.com).

Presented on:

• Hand operated ground nut decorticator • Machines for bamboo based fabrication • Bale grafting

RuTAG IIT Delhi Remarks

Contact following organizations for further actions:

1. Ground nut decorticator- Dr. C. R. Mehta, (Phone-0755-2521163; Email: crmehta@ciae.res.in;crmehta65@yahoo.co.in) Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE), Berasia Road, Navi Bagh, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – 462038.

2. Bamboo machines- Dr. A. D. Karve, Appropriate Rural Technology Institute's Rural Entrepreneurship Development Center (ARTI - REDC), Ganeshnagar, Phaltan - Baramati Road, Phaltan – 415 523, Pune, Maharashtra (Phone: 02166-249874; 020-24392284 Email:contact@arti-india.org) and Dr. Anil Joshi, Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organisation (HESCO) Village: Shuklapur, P.O.: Ambiwala, Via: Prem Nagar, Dehradun, Uttrakhand, (Mobile- 09411109073; E-mail: dranilpjoshi@gmail.com). Commercially available. Search Google and short list desired process and machine.

3. Bael Grafting –Mr. S. R. Azad, Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha (MPVS), Gyan Vigyan Parisar, Sangoni Kalan, Raisen Road, Bhopal (Mobile- 09425009257; Email:mpvs.bpl@gmail.com, srazad61@gmail.com).

3.2.8 Mr. S. R. Azad,Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha (MPVS), Gyan Vigyan Parisar, Sangoni Kalan, Raisen Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh (Mobile: 09425009257; Email: srazad61@gmail.com; mpvs.bpl@gmail.com).

Presented on:

• NTFP based alternative livelihood, a technology packaged developed by MPVS on: a) Bael products such as squash, drinks etc, b) Mahua fruit products such as bakery products as biscuits, cakes, breads

etc c) honey, such as, scientific extraction of honey from comp, honey

processing unit, honey packaging unit, etc. • Technology up-gradation improvement requested for the following:

1) Chironji decorticator 2) Honey filtration, possibly vacuum filtration. 3) Increase in oil extraction from non-edible oils by pre-heating 4) Grinding of Turmeric 5) Picking of fruits

RuTAG IIT Delhi Remarks

IIT Delhi will collect information on latest technologies available and arrange discussion with Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha (MPVS), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

4. Concluding Session

After listening to all the above problems, Major S. Chatterjee told 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 called upon or RuTAG IIT Delhi team will visit for detailed discussion on the problem. Prof. S.K. Saha and Mr. S. R. Azad thanked all the participants.

The representatives of RuTAG IIT Delhi have discussed the presentations

made by the NGOs and the comments received during the discussion. The remarks have appeared under “IIT Remarks” after the discussion of every presentation. It is expected that some of them can be considered as the new projects.

For suggestions and enquiry, kindly contact Mr. Raj Kumar Gupta (E-mail: rajkumarddr@gmail.com), Mr. Davinder Pal Singh (E-mail: keeratiit@gmail.com), RuTAG IIT Delhi office, Room No.– 343, Block – III, Hauz Khas, New Delhi – 110016, Phone No.-011-26591385

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