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ICAR - Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal
AICRP on Mechanization of Animal Husbandry (MAH)
About AICRP
To increase the utilization of draught animal power and to study different aspects scientifically, the ICAR sanctioned an ad-hoc coordinated project on "Increased AICRP on Mechanization of Animal Husbandry (MAH)" in 1985, which became a regular All India Coordinated Research Project of ICAR from July 1987. As per SFC 2021-26, the scheme is renamed to All India Coordinated Research Project on Mechanization of Animal Husbandry (MAH) with the Coordinating Cell at ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal vide No. 13-34/2012-Rectt/UAE E-file-261798 dated 01.07.2024 and nine Cooperating Centers located at ICAR-CIAE Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), MPUAT Udaipur (Rajasthan), GBPUAT Pantnagar (Uttarakhand), UAS Raichur (Karnataka), VNMAU Parbhani (Maharashtra), IGKV Raipur (Chhatisgarh), OUAT Bhubaneswar (Odisha), ICAR-NDR Karnal (Haryana) and CAU-CAEPHT Gangtok (Sikkim).
Mandate/Major programme/Mission
To mechanize feeding, watering, manure handling, milking etc. operations for dairy and livestock animals for better productivity and reduce cost and drudgery during their management. It will also include improved housing, sanitation and health control measures for better environment for livestock.
Objectives
The objectives of AICRP on Harnessing Animal Energy System to Increase Profitability of Small Farms (AES) during SFC period 2017-20 are as follows:
- To develop equipment and machinery for making animal feeds, milking, waste handling and watering system for livestock animals.
- To develop improved housing and sanitation systems for a conducive environment for animals.
- To develop appropriate tools and equipment for harnessing the draught power of the animals for hilly areas and small farms.
- To conduct feasibility testing (PFT) of prototypes in different agro-climatic region/ animal-based systems.
- To create awareness among various stakeholders through capacity building and frontline demonstration of technologies.
Thrust Area
- Hill mechanization.
- Small farm mechanization through animal power.
- Improved housing, sanitation and health control measures for working and non-working animals.
- Precision livestock farming using AI, IoT and sensors
- Energy efficient, nutritionally balanced animal feed to enhance energy output.
- Popularization of animal energy technologies through Front line demonstration, Village Saturation Programme and development of Technology.
Contact Us
Dr. Shiv Pratap Singh
Project CoordinatorICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Phone: 0755-2734731,2521172
Mob: (+91)9425650815
shiv.singh6@icar.gov.in, aircponuae@gmail.com
List of centres
| S. No. | Name of Centre | Principal Investigator & Location | Phone,
Fax No., E-mail address |
Activity | ||
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| R&D | PMW | PFT/FLD | ||||
| 1. | CIAE, Bhopal | Dr. U.C. Dubey Principal Scientist & PI (MAH), Central Institute of Agricultural Engg Nabi Bagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462038 |
0755 – 2521090 (O) 09343771142 (M) E-mail: ucdubey1967@gmail.com |
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| 2. | GBPUA&T, Pantnagar | Dr. Jayant Singh, Professor & Principal Investigator (MAH), Deptt. of Farm Machinery and Power Engg., College of Technology, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar – 263145 |
05944 – 234475 (O), 09410514942, 08475009977 (M) E-mail: jayantsingh07@gmail.com |
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| 3. | MPUAT Udaipur | Dr. Lokesh Gupta Principal Investigator (MAH), College of Technology & Engineering MPUAT, Udaipur – 313001 |
09414156372 (M) E-mail: lokgupta76@gmail.com |
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| 4. | UAS, Raichur | Dr. K.V. Prakash, In-charge Scheme Head AICRP on MAH, College of Agril. Engineering, University of Agricultural Sciences, Post Box No. 329, Raichur – 584102 |
09449585583 (M) E-mail: prakash_kv07@yahoo.co.in |
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| 5. | OUAT Bhubaneswar | Dr. A.K. Dash, Officer Incharge and PI (MAH), College of Agril. Engg. & Technology, Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneshwar – 751 003 |
09438304462 (M) E-mail: sakdash.fmpe@ouat.ac.in; aicrp.uae@ouat.ac.in |
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| 6. | CAU-CAEPHT, Gangtok | Dr. N. S. Chauhan, Research Engineer (MAH) CAEPHT, (Central Agricultural University), Ranipool, Gangtok – 737135 |
0943742243 (M) E-mail: nsc_002@yahoo.co.in |
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| 7. | IGKV, Raipur | Dr. V.M. Victor, Professor & PI (MAH), Faculty of Agricultural Enggineering, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishvidhalya, Raipur – 492012 |
09827190931 (M) E-mail: vmv_victor@rediffmail.com |
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| 8. | MAU Parbhani | Prof. Ms. Smita N. Solanki Principal Investigator (MAH), College of Agril. Engg & Technology, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani – 431402 |
08007752526 (M) E-mail: smitasolanki@yahoo.com |
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| 9. | ICAR-NDRI, Karnal | Dr. P. Barnwal, Head and Principal Investigator (MAH), Dairy Engineering Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal – 132 001 |
0839783349 (M) E-mail: pbndri@gmail.com |
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Prominent Technologies Developed
Tendua Plough
A bullock drawn tendua plough was developed by IGKV, Raipur Center for primary tillage operation. The machine was tested in actual field condition and the field capacity was found to be 0.04ha/h. The cost of machine is INR 2400.
Clod Crusher Cum Puddler
A bullock drawn clod crusher cum puddler was developed by IGKV, Raipur Center clod breaking and puddling. The Pulverization of developed machine was found to significantly higher than planker. The machine was tested in actual field condition and the field capacity was found to be 0.23 ha/h. The cost of machine is INR 6200.
Patalla Harrow
A bullock drawn patella harrow was developed by ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal Center for clod crushing, trash collection, leveling and smoothing of land surface before seeding. During operation, the operator stands on the harrow so reduced drudgery due to walking. The cost of machine is INR 3000.
Multch Laying Machine
A bullock drawn mulch laying machine was developed by MAU, Parbhani Center for making of bed and laying of mulch with soil inverting on mulch. The working width of the machine was 1200 mm. The cost of machine is INR 22000.
Seed Cum Fertilizer Drill
A bullock drawn Seed Cum Fertilizer Drill was developed by ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal Center for sowing soybean, wheat, gram, sorghum, lentil and pea crop. The row to row spacing can be varied in range of 20-45 cm with three rows and 50-90 cm with two rows. The Field capacity and cost of machine was 0.08-0.12 ha/h and INR 15000 respectively.
Seed Drill for Inter-crop
A bullock drawn seed drill was developed by MPUAT, Udaipur Center for sowing of inter-crop in line. Two pneumatic wheels were used for transportation. The Field capacity of machine was 0.18 ha/h and it saved 62% cost over indigenous plough. The cost of machine is INR 12000.
