Technologies

Rural Technologies

Title:

Sabjikothi

Area:

Rural Technologies

Focus Area:

Food Storage and Preservation Technology

Developing Agency:

Rural Technology Action Group(RuTAG)-Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Kanpur

Email:

jrkumar@iitk.ac.in
Youtube Link :https://youtu.be/OzZiz29U1KQ

Brief Description

Description :

Sabjikothi, is an affordable storage unit that extends the shelf life of produce for 3 to 30 days without chemicals, preservatives, or refrigeration. Sabjikothi operates on low power consumption and can be solar-charged. Over 500 units have been deployed, resulting in a 30% increase in income for farmers and hawkers and a 40% reduction in wastage. Each unit mitigates approximately 1276.8 kg of carbon emissions, equivalent to cultivating 60 trees, providing a significant societal return on investment.

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