IEP Chandigarh
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University Scientists have made another achievement in the name of the university. The integrated paddy thresher machine with dryer, de-husker and polisher developed by the scientists of the university has received a patent from the Patent Office of the Government of India.
Sharing information in this regard a university spokesperson said that this machine developed by the scientists of the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology will prove to be very beneficial for the farmers. The machine was invented by Dr. Mukesh Jain Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Dr. Kanchan K. Singh, former ADG of ICAR, and Professor Satya of IIT Delhi. This machine has received its certificate from the Government of India, whose patent number is 536920.
Vice Chancellor Prof. B.R. Kamboj congratulated all the scientists on getting the patent for the development of new technology. He said that rice is one of the main food items of the people. He said that now farmers will be able to detach paddy grains from the crop, dry de-husk (for brown rice), and polish (for white rice) using the machine on the fields itself. Earlier, farmers had to go to the mill to extract rice from paddy. Till now there was no such machine for extracting rice in the agricultural field itself. Now farmers will be able to produce brown rice for their home consumption as well.
Brown rice has more nutrients than white rice because it does not go through any refining or polishing process. Paddy husks are removed only from it. This provides an adequate amount of calories to the body. It is also a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Eating brown rice keeps cholesterol under control. Along with keeping bones healthy diabetes and weight under control, it also increases immunity.
Dean College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Dr. S.K. Pahuja said that this machine is suitable for a 50 HP tractor. The dryer includes 18 ceramic infrared heaters (650 watts each). The rice production capacity of this machine reaches 150 kg/hour. The price of the machine is Rs 6 lakh. AGENCIES
