भाकृअनुप - केन्द्रीय कृषि अभियांत्रिकी संस्थान, भोपाल
ICAR - Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal
Utilisation of Animal Energy
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 "Utilization of Animal Energy with Enhanced System Efficiency" in 1985, which became a regular All India Coordinated Research Project of ICAR from July 1987 with the Coordinating Cell at CIAE, Bhopal and seven Cooperating Centers located at CIAE, Bhopal, MPUAT, Udaipur, GBPUAT, Pantnagar, UAS, Raichur, SHIATS, Allahabad, PAU, Ludhiana and KVK Rewari.
Mandate/Major programme/Mission
To improve the utilization efficiency of animal systems to harness animal power through efficient matching equipment and gadgets for on-farm and off-farm operation, providing better growth environment to draft animals through improved housing, sanitation and health control measures, value-added feed and efficient utilization of animal by-products focussing on hilly, tribal and low mechanization regions of the country.
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 and popularize animal operated matching equipment for conservation, organic and integrated farming to small and marginal farmers and hill mechanization with improved system efficiency.
- To develop and standardize improved carting/transport systems with improved harnessing for different types of animals used in different parts of the country.
- To standardize energy efficient, nutritionally safe animal feed using locally available materials to enhance energy output and reduce methane emission.
- To develop improved housing for a condusive environment for working and non-working animals and technologies for utilization of their by-products.
- Popularization and pilot scale introduction of improved animal based equipment and technology on small farms.
Thrust Area
- Hill mechanization.
- Small farm mechanization through animal power.
- Improved housing, sanitation and health control measures for working and non-working animals.
- 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
Principal Scientist & Project Coordinator, AICRP on UAEICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering,
Nabibagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462 038
Phone: 0755-2747431
Fax: 0755-2747431
shiv.singh6@icar.gov.in, spsingh@iari.res.in
List of centres
| S. No. | Name of Centre | Principal Investigator & Location | Phone,
Fax No., E-mail address |
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| 1. | CAEPHT, Gangtok | Er. S. K. Chouhan Research Engineer (UAE) CAEPHT, (Central Agricultural University), Ranipool, Gangtok – 737135 |
03592 – 251359, 251381 (O) 03592 – 251390 (F) 08436711386 (M) E-mail: chauhansujeetkumar@gmail.com |
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| 2. | CIAE, Bhopal | Er. Deepak Thorat Scientist, AMD & PI (UAE), Central Institute of Agricultural Engg Nabi Bagh, Berasia Road, Bhopal – 462038 |
0755 – 2521167 (O) 0755 – 2734016 (F) E-mail: deepakthorat7980@gmail.com |
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| 3. | GBPUA&T, Pantnagar | Dr. Jayant Singh, Professor &Principal Investigator (UAE), Deptt. of Farm Machinery and Power Engg., College of Technology, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar – 263145 |
05944 – 234475 (O), 05944 – 233473, 233360 (F) 09410514942 (M) E-mail: jayantsingh07@gmail.com |
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| 4. | IGKV, Raipur | Dr. V.M. Victor, Associate Professor & PI (UAE), Faculty of Agricultural Enggineering, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishvidhalya, Raipur – 492012 |
0771 – 2100775 (O), 0771 – 2442131 (F) 09827190931 (M) E-mail: vmv_victor@rediffmail.com |
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| 5. | MAU Parbhani | Prof. Ms. Smita N. Solanki Principal Investigator (UAE), College of Agril. Engg & Technology, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani – 431402 |
02452 – 223801 (O), 02452 – 225424, 223582 (F) 08007752526 (M) E-mail: smitasolanki@yahoo.com |
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| 6. | MPUAT Udaipur | Dr. S. M. Mathur Professor & Principal Investigator (UAE), Deptt. of Farm Machinery and Power Engg,College of Technology & Engg, MPUAT, Udaipur – 313001 |
0294 – 2471056 (O) 0294 – 2470682 (F) Mob:09460028535 E-mail: shiloo2009@gmail.com |
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| 7. | NRC on Equines, Hisar | Dr. R. A. Legha, Principal Investigator (UAE), National Research Centre on Equines, Equine Production Campus, PO Box No. 80,Jorbeer, Bikaner-334001 |
0151 – 2230114 (Telefax) 09214015088 (M) E-mail: ralegha@gmail.com |
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| 8. | OUAT Bhubaneswar | Dr. S. K. Swain, Officer Incharge and PI (UAE), College of Agril. Engg. & Technology Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneshwar – 751 003 | 0674 – 2560538 (O) 0674 – 2562360 (F) 09437206151 (M) E-mail: swainsangram@yahoo.co.in |
9. | UAS, Raichur | Dr. K.V. Prakash, Officer Incharge and PI (UAE), College of Agril. Engineering, University of Agricultural Sciences, Post Box No. 329, Raichur – 584102 |
08532 – 220541 (O) 08532 – 220079 (F) 09449585583 (M) E-mail: prakash_kv07@yahoo.co.in |
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.
