The government-run Technology Development Board (TDB) has provided funding to Pune-based Electric Bull, an EV technology startup, for use in agriculture.
The Ministry of Science and Technology said on Thursday that the government has given money to an organization named “Krishigati” that is situated in Pune. The money is intended for intercultural farming activities using “Electric Bull,” an EV technology.
Krishigati in New Delhi received financial support on May 27th from the Department of Science and Technology’s (DST) Technology Development Board (TDB).
The investment is part of the “Axle-Less Multipurpose Electric Vehicle for Modern and Precision Farming” program, according to the official release. This initiative is a step toward domesticating EV technology for a variety of agricultural operations.
The launch of the “Self-Propelled Electric Agricultural Tool Bar” (Krishigati Electric Bull), a product designed for “weather-resistant farm mechanization,” is the main goal of this project. These farming practices include lighter and more precise soil-based agricultural tasks like mulching, fertilizer application, and weeding that are done in between planting and harvesting.
The Electric Bull has a 610 mm ground clearance and an electric prime mover that operates without vibration or emissions. It comes with a portable battery that can be charged with a single-phase electric power source and is capable of four different agricultural operations. The design complies with safety requirements and is intended to be easily operated by people of all genders with little training.
Made utilizing leftover parts at beginning, it debuted as a machine in August 2022. The cost of Electric Bull is Rs 2.75 lakh, which is less than what a farmer would have to pay in a year, according to the company’s calculations.
Krishigati seeks to boost product sales and production in order to propel the development of India’s agricultural sector. TDB states that the technology may help small-scale farmers quadruple their revenue and productivity and is in line with the goals of the Indian government’s Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
“We are committed to enhancing indigenous capabilities and supporting innovative projects that propel technological advancement and economic growth in India’s agricultural sector,” stated Sh. Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary of the TDB.
TDB recognized Krishigati, which was established in 2021, as a “innovative agricultural start-up.”
