CSIR-CMERI unveils new electric tiller for small and marginal farmers
It significantly reduces hand-arm vibration, operates quietly, and produces zero exhaust emissions compared to traditional ICE tillers
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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and the Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) launched an electric tiller, to help small and marginal farmers with sustainable and efficient farming, the Ministry of Science & Technology said on Sunday.
"The Electric Tiller boasts enhanced torque and field efficiency, while also prioritising user comfort and environmental sustainability. It significantly reduces hand-arm vibration, operates quietly, and produces zero exhaust emissions compared to traditional ICE tillers," the ministry said.
The CSIR-CMERI's innovative technology was launched on Saturday by N. Kalaiselvi, CSIR Director General and Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) in Durgapur.
The electric tiller may help small to marginal farmers -- typically with land holdings of less than 2 hectares -- who constitute over 80 per cent of India's farming community with substantially reduced operational costs.
