Tuesday, December 10, 2024
ICRISAT has received its inaugural industrial design patent in India for a Solar-Powered Water Hyacinth Harvester, created by a dedicated team of scientists. This harvester is designed to be simple, cost-effective, and easily operated by semi-skilled or even unskilled workers.
Crafted in-house, this solar-powered device offers an affordable solution priced below ₹200,000—significantly more economical than advanced machinery that can cost up to ten times as much. It provides significant benefits, including reductions of 50-60% in cost, time, and labor, all while utilizing…
