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Kerala Class 10 student builds remote-controlled farm vehicle, wins state award

By · Via Times of India · Published by Everything Blog

In short

The multipurpose vehicle consolidates several farming functions into a single system to remove the necessity of purchasing separate machinery for different tasks. Designed to save time and reduce manual labor, it allows operators to manage equipment remotely rather than working directly alongside hazards in the field. This practical application provides vital relief for small and marginal farmers across Kattappana who regularly manage demanding crops like cardamom, tea, pepper, and coffee.

Key points

  • Operators can direct multiple agricultural operations from a safe distance using a remote…: Operators can direct multiple agricultural operations from a safe distance using a remote-controlled mechanism.
  • The invention minimizes intense physical labor while shielding farm operators from danger…: The invention minimizes intense physical labor while shielding farm operators from dangerous field conditions.
  • The vehicle offers substantial operational support to marginal farmers cultivating cardam…: The vehicle offers substantial operational support to marginal farmers cultivating cardamom, pepper, coffee, and tea.

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Farming is the lifeline of India. It’s a fact. The occupation supports millions of livelihoods and plays a crucial role in the country's economy. Yet, the work often involves long hours of physical labour and is tedious. Understanding the issues, a class 10 student from Kerala has found an innovative way to make farmers’ task easy, combining technology and problem-solving to develop a multipurpose agricultural vehicle that farmers can operate remotely.

Meet Anax Joshi, who is a young student from Idukki district. The young innovator has won the Bala Shastra Puraskaram (Junior Science Award), instituted by the Kerala State Sasthravedi, for his invention.

Who is the young innovator?Anax studies at St Mary's High School, Vazhavara, in Kattappana. He has developed a remote-controlled vehicle aiming to help farmers carry out multiple agricultural activities without having to remain close to the equipment. His innovation has earned recognition for its potential to reduce physical labour, save time and make everyday farming operations more convenient.

As per a report by Onmanorama, the young boy designed the vehicle to bring several farming functions together in…

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