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Agriculture & Allied Livelihood: Low-Cost Smart Polyhouse

Status: New

Lab/Organization
Name & address of the Laboratory/Organization Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi
Website address www.iitmandi.ac.in
Affiliated to which Department/Ministry Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
CSR Registration Number CSR00057737
Registration under 12A AAALI0149JF20221
Registration under 80G Exemption under notification vide no. CCIT(E)/order u/s 80G(2)(a)(iiif)/2016-17/1480
Name of the CSR Nodal Prof. Varun Dutt
Contact information of CSR Nodal +91 1905 27945, dora@iitmandi.ac.in
Principal Investigator Dr. Tushar Jain, tushar@iitmandi.ac.in
Tushar JAIN
Co- Principal Investigator (Co-PI)
Project Detail
Objective on the basis of need

To develop low-cost smart polyhouses for automated farming solutions, improving crop yields and quality.

Executive summary of the proposed project (In 250 words)

This project focuses on creating low-cost smart polyhouses with automated irrigation, lighting, and temperature control. The polyhouses are designed to improve farming efficiency and train farmers in advanced technologies.

Technology Readiness Level (If not a new project but an advancement of existing know how) TRL 5 - Technology validated in a relevant environment.
Outomes or Deliverables

: Improved crop yields and quality. Farmer training in modern agricultural practices.

Project aligned with which most relevant UN SDGs Goal 2 - Zero Hunger
Goal 8 - Decent Work & Economic Growth
Duration (In years) 2 Years
Expected Impact

Increased income for farmers through sustainable farming technologies.

Implementation model (self- implemented/ outsourced partnership) Collaboration with agricultural technology providers and local farmers.
Total Budget (Recurring +Non-Recurring Expenses) INR 15 lakhs