TECHNOLOGIES FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT

"Bridging the Digital Divide"

Abizer Attary
ECA-G1-06
AN OVERVIEW OF RURAL-WORLD (INDIA)

 India has 6,38,000 villages

 72.2 per cent of the Population
 40% of the total GDP
 Untapped market with amazing potential of growth
 Reliable growth base
 Only 2% rural world is technologically enabled so
immense scope of growth.
 Once the albatross around its neck, is now the signpost
to India’s future.
MAIN PROBLEMS WITH RURAL TECHNOLOGIES

 Urban Based so they are Biased

 Aspirations not fully met, Considered Sub-Human Beings
 Focus is always on cheap and easy manufacturing
 Technologies only for catering needs and not aimed at
creating demand
 No clear perception of the practical situation
FEW TECHNICAL INITIATIVES OF THE MNC’S

 ‘E-Choupal’ by ,a large multi business conglomerate,

ITC Limited
 ‘Saksham’ by Microsoft , provides Broadband Kiosks
 ‘Jagruti’ by Intel , provides Rural-Adaptable Computer
system
 ‘Common Services Centers' Initiative of Ministry of
Information Technology and ILFS.
 ‘Jai Kisan’ Uttaranchal Govt. initiative
 PCO model by n-Logue and Telnet group.
E-CHOUPAL BY ITC L
 Relevant & Real-time Information
 Commodity prices, Local Weather, News

 Customized Knowledge
 Farm Management, Risk Management

 Supply Chain for Farm Inputs

 Screened for Quality, Demand Aggregation for Competitive Prices &
Efficient Logistics

 Direct Marketing Channel for Farm Produce

 Lower Transaction Costs, Better Value through Traceability
TECHNICALITIES OF E-CHOUPAL

Power Connectivity

Website
VARIOUS EQUIPMENTS OF RURAL DEVELOPEMENT

1. Automatic Milk Collection Station(AMCS)

2. BactoScan
3. Data processor Electronic Milk Tester
4. Interactive Voice Response System(IVRS)
5. Milk Delivery Terminal(MDT)
6. Raw Milk Reception Dock(RMRD)
7. Solar Lantern
8. SPV Modules
9. SPV Dusk-Dawn System
10. SPV Power Pack for Rural Radio System
11. SPV Deep Well water Pumping System
12. Voter HelpLine Services
13. Veterinary Services Terminal
CONTD…
1. 50 W Converter for B/W Television
2. Alternate Washing Machine
3. Briquettes
4. Modern BullockCart
5. Coirsorb
6. Cold Sterilization of Cow and Buffalo Milk in India
7. Detection and Removal of Contaminants in Cotton
8. Modern Cycle Rickshaw
9. Optimized Conventional Solar Air Heaters
10. Integrated Collector Storage Solar Water Heater
11. Extraction of Materials by Liquid Solvent Under Elevated Pressure
12. Solar Timber Kiln
13. Composting and Vermicomposting
14. Wind Energy Converters With Accelerating Nozzles for Low Power Applications
AUTOMATIC MILK COLLECTION SYSTEM
Features
Specially designed, Integrated unit
Combines several functions of a milk collection centre
Weight, fat content & the price

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Weight measurement : 0 -100 Kg. (Accuracy ± 1%)

Fat measurement : 0 - 13%
Data processor : No. of members – 800 : Data storage - 31 days
Power supply : AC: 220-240 V
DC: 18 V
DATA PROCESSOR ELECTRONIC MILK TESTER

 Comprises of two main units, an Electronic Milk Tester and a Personal Computer
 Measures the fat content of the milk
 Weight can be entered either manually or captured automatically
 Gives the printout of the price of the milk
 Works on the principle of photometric measurement of light scattered by the fat globules
present in the milk sample
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Measuring range : 0-13% fat

• Capacity : 120-150 samples/hour
• Accuracy (Sd) : 0.06% for 0-5% fat
• Power Supply : AC: 220 / 24OV
INTERACTIVE VOICE RESPONSE SYSTEM (IVRS)
SOLAR LANTERN
 Advanced portable Solar Photo Voltaic lighting system
 Ideal for remote area / village dwelling
 Pollution-free and Environmental-Friendly
 A CFL lamp, sealed maintenance free battery and Electronics

Technical Specifications
i) SPV Module 8 to 12 Wp - 1 (single crystalline silicon type)
ii) Lantern comprising of following: 1 - Sealed Maintenance Free Battery (12V, 7AH)
- Compact Fluorescent Lamp (5/7 watt)
- Inverter
iii) Interconnect cable - 5 mts
SPV MODULES
 High efficiency monocrystalline Silicon Solar Cells connected in series.
 Lamination using TEDLAR, Crane glass and EVA provides environmental protection.
 Solar cells laminated between UV resistant polymer (EVA) and high transmittivity toughened
glasssurface.
 Rugged weatherproof nylon terminal box for output connections.
 Anodized aluminum frame provides structural support for mounting and shock resistance.
SPV POWER PACK FOR RURAL VHF RADIO

 Designed to power single channel VHF Rural Radio System continuously for
24 Hrs
 The PV Modules charge the battery bank
 The power generated is thus used for powering the VHF Rural Radio

Technical Specification:
• Solar Photovoltaic Panel - 70 Wp
• Panel Mounting Structure
• SPV Charge Control Unit - 12 V, 5 Amp.
• Battery Bank - 12 V, 120 AH
• Wiring Set
SPV DEEP WELL WATER PUMPING SYSTEM

 A.C. Submersible type

 Modular, flexible & upgraded in the field
 Extremely rugged, maintenance free
 No need of external power

Technical Specifications
SPV MODULES
- 3 PHASE A.C.SUBMERSIBLE PUMP
- 3 PHASE INVERTER(1500 VA)
- INTERCONNECT WIRE SET FOR PV ARRAY
VOTER HELPLINE SERVICES
• To confirm name on voter-list
• To Enquire about candidate of the constituency
• Statistics of the constituency
VETERINARY SERVICES TERMINAL
 Hand Held Computer
 The program is stored along with all the relevant data
 For transactions during the field services provided by the veterinary doctor
 Storage of program and data is done through a Personal Computer (Host PC)
 Disease master, symptom master, society master, visit call booking, medicine stock available with doctor, etc.
 256KB Program Memory
 4MB Data Memory
 30 keys Keypad
50 W CONVERTER FOR B/W TELEVISION
 Dual transformer converter
 Drive a black and white TV set from a 24 V dc output and a 6.3V ac output for
the filament of the CRT
 Main transformer has a C.R.G.O.(Cold Rolled Grain Oriented) steel core which
is easily available in the local market
 Works on solar energy

AN ALTERNATIVE WASHING MACHINE

 Priced below Rs.1500
 Powered by electricity
 The household bucket is an integral part of the machine
 Developed to simulate the washing machine action using the oscillatory fan
motor
BEEHIVE BRIQUETTES
 The biomass is charred (pyrolysed) in a drum charring unit.
 Grouped to a proper size, mixed with water and suitable binder and made into a
paste and allowed to partially dry
 Used in burning purpose
 Environment-friendly

MODERN BULLOCKCART
 Improved wheel bearing and wheel design
 Based on flitched beam concept
 Local artisans can themselves apply 
 Comparatively cheaper and carries more load
 Bearings are self lubricated type and are dust proof
 COIRSORB
 Superabsorbent materials
 A bio-mass of coir fibre has been mixed and treated suitably with a eco-friendly
and water absorbing powder
 Absorbency of the composition can be controlled between 300% and 1200%
 Eco-friendly product and process

Cold Sterilization of Cow and Buffalo Milk in India

 Application of microfiltration
 Removal of contaminating bacteria and spores have been developed
accordingly
 Shelf life of the processed milk can be increased substantially
 DETECTION AND REMOVAL OF CONTAMINANTS
IN COTTON
 Image processing based on hue thresholding and masking the plane has scan
developed
 Three Parts :
i) PC based machine visions,
ii) Image processing and
iii) Controls

Modern Cycle Rickshaw

 The weight reduced by more than 30% by integral tubular frame
 Has excellent structural qualities.
 Provision of a multi gear system
 Lowering of Centre of mass of greater stability
 Less Mechnical Work Required
COMPOSTING AND VERMICOMPOSTING

 Biodecomposable wastes composed properly

 Use of Earthworms
 Suitable atmosphere
 Cheap source of energy
 Eco-Friendly

Solar Timber Kiln

 Solar energy used for initial warming up, moisture evaporation and to
overcome the kiln heat losses
 Energy Saving
 Dry upto about 2 cu.m. of timber
 Economical
QUERIES PLEASE….