Description : | Treadle pump is a mechanical device which uses human power to draw water from the ground. It is a twin-cylinder reciprocating water pump presently being used by thousands of small/marginal farmers in various parts of eastern U.P, Bihar, Orissa and other places. These are particularly popular in areas where water level is not too low (around 10m or less). Treadle pump is improved by RuTAG IIT Delhi, two types of pumps are developed & modified: Improved existing treadle pum p& Improved treadle pump using locally available plumbing & hand pump parts.
Salient Features and Advantages: Design of the pump is standardized, Cylinders are made using M.S. pipe to maintain cylindricity, Movable wooden pedals are provided to reduce stress on legs, Handle is provided for support while treadling, Position of pedals on lever can be adjusted according to the weight of operator, Washers are made using NBR rubber to increase life span.
Salient Features of the Modified Treadle Pump Using Hand Pump & Plumbing Parts: Pump is made using plumbing & hand pump parts, Cylinders are made detachable. With ease of operation, pump can be operated while sitting on stool.
Impact of Technology: A total of about 19 pumps were sold (8 by vendors and 11 by RuTAG IIT Delhi), Two treadle pumps were sold through Innovative Products Delivery of FITT, IIT Delhi; Useful for farmers with small land holdings, Water discharge rate is about 3500-4000 liter per hour, Treadle pumps are installed in Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu successfully.
Success Stories: Treadle pumps installed in Orissa, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bangal and Tamil Nadu, Vendors have been identified for fabrication, manufacturing and assembly.
Collaborations/ Field Agency: Gramodaya Rachnatmak Vikas Sansthan, Deoria, Uttar Pradesh; Abadh Bihari Sri Ram Lok Vikas Sanathan, Mehdabal Sant Kabir Nagar, U. P.; International Development Enterprises India (IDEI), Sec.-12, Dwarka, New Delhi; Madhya Pradesh Vigyan Sabha (MPVS), Bhopal, Madhya Prades; Wainganga Samudaik Vikas Kendra, Dhapewada, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh.
Tentative Cost of Treadle Pump is about Rs. 15,000. |