Technology Description

Nano - Ganesh is an electronic device which allows farmers to use mobile phones to remotely monitor and switch on irrigation pumps used for watering crops in remote locations. It is a GSM mobile based remote control system exclusively for the use with water pump sets in agriculture areas. Nano Ganesh is, in fact, a modem which converts signals received on a mobile phone into commands for the switch of the pump sets to switch on or off.

Under the service, farmers have to buy a mobile connection and a mobile modem (Nano - Ganesh) that is attached to the starter of the pump set. After registration, the subscriber (farmer) is provided with a unique code number. Using the mobile handset, the farmer can remotely switch on and switch off the pump set with the assigned code number. The farmer can also check the on/off status as well as the availability of power by a particular tone.

The subscriber is charged INR 2,800 for the device and an additional amount for the handset that offers lifetime validity. The service comprises two handsets that are provided with the bundled offer - one installed with the device while the other remains with the farmer. All the calls made to the pump by the mobile are free whereas the other calls are charged as per the tariff plan given to the subscriber.

The need of Nano Ganesh aroused from the routine problems faced by the farmers in operating the pumps viz. fluctuations in power supply, difficult terrain, fear of animals on the way to pumps, hazardous locations of the pumps along the river or water storage beds, shock hazards, rains etc.

Contact details:

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