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Report on the
Regional Workshop on Rural Technology
by
Rural Technology Action Group, IIT Delhi
Organized by
Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation Bharatpur
at
Hotel Kadamb Kunj, Bharatpur – 321001, Rajasthan
on
December 29, 2016
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: [email protected]
January 19, 2017
Preamble
RuTAG IIT Delhi conducted a regional workshop on December 29, 2016 at Hotel Kadamb
Kunj, Bharatpur, Rajasthan. Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation Bharatpur
supported in organising the workshop. The program was attended by about 52 participants
which included Dr. Narindera Kumar Gupta, IAS, District Collector, Bharatpur,
Prof. R. R. Gaur, Hon. Visiting Professor, NRCVEE, IIT Delhi and Chairman, Core Group
RuTAG IIT Delhi, Prof. M. R. Ravi, Professor, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi,
Mr. Sita Ram Gupta, Executive Director, Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation
(LHWRF), Bharatpur, Mr. Yogendra Singh, Joint Director, Animal Husbandary,
Bharatpur, Mr. Pramod Paliwal, IIRD, Jaipur, Mr. Abhay Kumar Singh, DDM,
NABARD, Mr. Varindera Singh, District Industries Officer (DIC), Bharatpur. Three
faculty members from Government Engineering College Bharatpur, three faculty members
from Chandravati Group of Institution, Bharatpur and about 25 NGOs representatives were
also present.
1. Inauguration Session (Dec. 29, 2016)
The program started with Lighting of lamp in front of Maa Saraswati by the Guest
on the dais: Prof. R. R. Gaur, Prof. S. K. Saha, Prof. M. R. Ravi, Mr. Sita Ram Gupta
and Mr. Pramod Kumar Paliwal. (Fig. 1).
Mr. J. P. Singh, Chief Program Manager, LHWRF, felicitated guests on dais with
bouquets. (Fig. 2)
Mr. Yogesh Sharma and Mr. Vinod Kumar form LHWRF felicitated participating
NGO members with bouquets.
Mr. Davinder Pal Singh (Project Associate, RuTAG IIT Delhi) and Mr. Hemant
Sharma (LHWRF, Bharatpur), co-ordinated and hosted the program.
Fig. 1 Saraswati poojan
Fig. 2 Mr. J. P. Singh felicitating guests
1.1 Welcome address by Prof. S. K. Saha, Head, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, IIT Delhi and Coordinator, RuTAG IIT Delhi (Fig. 3).
He welcomed the participants and briefly explained the agenda of the workshop. He
introduced the mechanism and role of RuTAG IIT Delhi in technology up-gradation
for rural India. He appreciated the efforts of Lupin Human Welfare and Research
Foundation (LHWRF), Bharatpur in organising and coordinating the workshop.
Fig. 3 Welcome address by Prof. S. K. Saha
1.2 Address by Mr. Sita Ram Gupta (Fig. 4)
He welcomed all delegates and participants with warmth and gratitude. He
mentioned referring to Socio Economic Caste Census report which says 71% of
India’s population lives in rural area out of which only 20% are land owners and rest
51% are manual/casual labour. He stated the impact of lab to land technologies in
shaping rural India by giving the example of villages such as Somka, Khoh,
Goverdhan which have benefitted with technological interventions. He thanked
RuTAG IIT Delhi for the success of two collaborative projects with Lupin
Foundation One is “Improvement of Tulasi Mala Making Device” and the other one
is “Improving Bangle Making Furnace”.
Fig. 4 Welcome address by Mr. Sita Ram Gupta
1.3 Address by Prof. R. R. Gaur (Fig. 5)
He mentioned that impact of fast development and sustainable development has to
be ascertained by understanding and choosing correct technological input necessary
for the growth. He told that since independence industrial growth took pace but
growth was not stable, resources were depleting resulting in social and economic
disparity of society. A need of sustainable development was therefore felt. He
mentioned the importance of “Unnat Bharat Abhiyan” under which technical
institutes are supposed to work for Rural Developments. He mentioned the role of
Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization in Wardha (Maharashtra)
which was set up by IIT Delhi, and is providing proper technical solutions that are
environment and user friendly for rural people.
Fig. 5 Address by Prof. R. R. Gaur
1.4 Address by Prof. M. R. Ravi (Fig. 6)
He told that higher technical institutes have a responsibility to provide technical
solutions for majority of rural people. IIT has developed a technology resource
center. In Unnat Bharat Abhiyan all departments, students & faculty are joining for
developing rural India.
Fig. 6 Welcome address by Prof. M. R. Ravi
1.5 Address by Dr. P. K. Paliwal
He stated that field worthy technologies, which can impact rural development, should
reach rural people widely as many good technologies such as cooling device which
was developed for Rs.5/- in Bhuvneshwar could not reach rural people due to the
lack of vision in dissemination. Technology developed in lab should be livelihood
booster and field worthy. Technology developed should be viable so that it could
reach the majority of people.
Further, Mr. Davinder Pal Singh delivered a vote and thanks for the inaugural session.
2. Technical Session-1
2.1 Overview of Rural Development Initiatives undertaken by technical Institutions
throughout India by Prof. R. R. Gaur (Fig. 7)
Prof. Gaur briefly explained the vision of Dr. R. Chidambram (Principal Scientific
Advisor to the Govt. of India) and how he envisaged RuTAG to bridge technology
gap between a primer institute and a poor marginal farmer. RuTAG’s mandate is to
identifying the rural problems which need technological interventions, through
network of NGOs and assigning these problems to right person/institute. He
explained few technologies developed under RuTAG such as Biogas conversion kit
for IC engines and Biogas bottling plant at IIT Delhi. He also mentioned the role of
NGOs in identifying the problems of common people and providing them with field
worthy solutions. He told that technological up gradation should be done considering
sustainable business model with true moral values and mass benefit. He mentioned
that it takes sufficient time to develop appropriate solutions to real life problems,
hence patience and proper coordination is needed for good results.
Fig. 7 Presentation by Prof. R. R. Gaur
2.2 Presentation on Rural Technologies developed under RuTAG IIT Delhi by
Prof. S. K. Saha (Fig. 8)
Prof. S. K. Saha presented several completed and on-going projects of RuTAG IIT
Delhi. He talked 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. Chawla, Tulsi Mala making Device,
improvisations going on in Bangles making Furnace, tools, and associated to seating
arrangement. Micro-hydel testing setup with Sheep Hair Shearing Device, etc.
Fig. 8 Presentation by Prof. S. K. Saha
2.3 Presentation on Furnaces for Rural Artisans developed through IIT Delhi by
Prof. M. R. Ravi (Fig. 9)
Prof. Ravi stated that technology penetration, awareness level and service support is
low in rural areas. There is no investment in rural technology except marginal support
from Govt. sources. He explained the various stages of development and testing of
bangles making furnace at IIT Delhi. He mentioned that 50% fuel reduction has been
recorded in the improved bangles making furnace during testing. He also presented
various stages of development and successful testing of Pottery Kilns and Bell Metal
furnaces in Chhattisgarh.
Fig. 9 Presentation by Prof. M. R. Ravi
3. Lunch Session
During lunch session participants visited the stall to observe live demonstration of
the technologies developed under RuTAG IIT Delhi such as Tulsi Mala Making
Device, Sheep Hair Shearing Machine, and Low Cost Ground Water Level
Measuring Device. Demonstrations were done by Mr. Mangal Sharma (Project
Attendant, RuTAG IIT Delhi) and Ms. Omwati Devi (manufacturer of Tulasi mala
making device).
Fig. 10 Mr. Mangal Sharma demonstrating technologies
4. Technical Session-2
4.1.1 Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation, Bharatpur: Presentation by
Mr. Hemant Sharma [(9521276353, 9461420332)]
Mr. Hemant briefly explained various activities undertaken by Lupin Human Welfare
and Research Foundation in rural development through “Holistic and Inclusive
Development Approach”. He mentioned that Lupin Foundation at Bharatpur has
broadly divided its activities under following heads: Agriculture, Animal Husbandry,
Rural Industry, Women Empowerment, Health, Education, and Infrastructure
Development. He also mentioned the contribution of RuTAG IIT Delhi for the
success of two projects viz. Tulasi mala making device and Improvement of bangles
making furnace. He also proposed some problems for intervention by RuTAG IIT
Delhi.
Problems:
1. Modification of Potters kiln to reduce pollution and fuel consumption.
2. Bio Gas based backup for the cluster of gem cutting and polishing machines.
3. Development of small scale honey processing machine.
4. Development of small scale non-edible oil distillation unit.
5. Requirement of modern and latest biogas producing and storing technology.
6. Efficient furnace to make dairy products.
7. Device or technology required to prevent stone-dust inhalation during stone
carving units in Nagar Village.
8. Low cost toilets and houses.
9. Ferro cement for the construction of check dams.
10. Development of low cost solar water pump.
RuTAG IIT Delhi Remarks:
1. Potters Kiln- A concept note with required specifications, size, etc., may be
obtained from Lupin Foundation.
2. Bio-Gas- A meeting may be organized with Prof. V. K. Vijay. Information on
technologies already developed and available may be shared with Lupin.
3. Honey Processing- Small scale honey processing machine is available with
MPVS, Bhopal. Details will be intimated to Lupin.
4. Many small scale oil extraction units are commercially available. Some work
has also been done by MPVS, Bhopal and CTD, Delhi. RuTAG IIT Delhi may
obtain details of oil seeds to be processed and then explore what are already
available.
5. Lupin may be asked to submit a concept note on the furnace required for dairy
products.
6. RuTAG IIT Delhi can take it up.
7. RuTAG IIT Delhi is exploring to take up this project.
8. Many technologies are already available. Lupin may explore those first.
9. Details of elements for construction of check dam may be identified first.
Development Alternatives may be able to help.
10. Concept note on specifications for solar water pump may be prepared by Lupin
and submitted to RuTAG IIT Delhi.
4.2 District Industries Officer (DIC) Bharatpur: Presentation by Mr. Virendra Singh,
District Industries Officer, Bharatpur.
He appreciated the work done by Lupin Foundation in the field of artisan development.
He mentioned that major crop of Bharatpur is mustard therefore, it has large number of
mustard oil processing mills. He stated few problems. They as:
Problems:
1. Technology to improve Brick making furnace/process preferable without coal
but with increased brick strength.
2. Technology to measure compressive strength of brick.
3. Small, low cost automatic oil extracting machine with reduced oil pilferage.
4. Development of oil cluster in and around Bharatpur.
5. Dust preventing device for marble idol making industry and technology for
introducing modern and fancy design along with proper business models.
6. Marketing required to promote Mudda making industry.
RuTAG IIT Delhi Remarks:
1. Vertical Shaft Brick Kiln (VSBK) is the most efficient brick making technology
available at present. The technology is available with Development Alternatives,
Delhi. Its contact no. will be provide to NGO.
2. Commercial machines are available for measuring compressive strength of
bricks.
3. Large varieties of oil extraction machines are available in the market. Specific
requirement may be indicated for improvement of existing machines.
4.3 Society for Sustainable Development, Karauli : Presentaion by Mr. Arun Jindal
Problems:
1. Dust preventing device for stone mine workers.
2. Technology for efficient stone cutting tools.
3. Improved efficient furnace for Boora making (sugar powder), Batasha making,
Khoya making and Gajjak making.
RuTAG IIT Delhi Remarks:
Details of furnaces presently in use, their capacities, scale, energy requirement, etc.,
may be sent to RuTAG IIT Delhi for looking at the possibilities of improvement.
4.4 Manthan Sanstha, Ajmer: Presentation by Mr. Tejaram
Problems:
1. Technology to trap water from salt extracting field of Sambhar (Rajasthan) for
drinking purposes.
2. Better salt extracting technology to improve the working conditions of salt
workers.
RuTAG IIT Delhi Remarks:
RuTAG has no suggestion to offer.
4.5 Samajik Uthan Sansthan: Presentation by Mr. Roop Singh
Problems:
1. Small scale processing units for wheat and mustard, and for efficient irrigation
techniques.
RuTAG IIT Delhi Remarks:
Machines are commercially available. If any specific improvement is required,
details may be sent to RuTAG IIT Delhi.
4.6 Department of Animal Husbandry: Presentation by Dr. Yogendra Singh,
Joint Director
Problem:
1. Technology to dispose animal carcass.
RuTAG IIT Delhi Remarks:
RuTAG has no suggestions to offer.
4.7 MSGD Alwar: Presentation by Mr. V. P. Sharma
Problem:
1. Low cost Milk adulteration testing kit for common people.
2. IIT Delhi FruWash Technology to increase shelf life of onion.
RuTAG IIT Delhi Remarks:
Low cost milk testing kit has been developed by DRDO. It is commercially available.
For FruWash Prof. H. M. Chawla’s contact info will be provided.
4.8 Lupin Human Welfare and Research Foundation Bharatpur: Presentation by
Mr. J. P. Singh.
Problem:
1. Equipment or device for feeding medicines to the animals.
RuTAG IIT Delhi Remarks:
RuTAG has no suggestions to offer.
5. Concluding Session and Future Planning Chaired by Prof. R. R. Gaur
Prof. Gaur appreciated participants for enriching RuTAG IIT Delhi through their
presentation and group discussion. He said after listening to all the above problems,
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 for detailed discussion on the problems.
5.1 Concluding Address by Chief Guest Dr. N. K. Gupta, District Collector, Bharatpur
(Fig. 11)
Dr. Gupta said that without incorporating and respecting traditional values and ethos in
our lives one cannot achieve inclusive development and its impact can be seen in
deteriorating health and climate. One must consider environment while developing
technology. Once Rajasthan used to be leader in water preservation and recycling
techniques but unfortunately by discarding traditional approach to preserve water has
been lost leading to water scarcity. He mentioned Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban
Abhiyan of restoring traditional water flow areas and resources. He said NGOs, Govt.
and technical institutes should work hand in hand and provide latest technological inputs
as per local needs.
Fig. 11 Concluding speech and visit to stall by Dr. N. K. Gupta
6 In the closing ceremony gifts and mementos were given to guests by Mr. Sita Ram
Gupta.
7 Vote of thanks delivered by Mr. J. P. Singh.
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