Problem Statement:

Saves labour

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Detail:

Generally, parboiled paddy and oil seeds are spread on floor for sun drying. A large number of workers are needed for turning these frequently. Ravi observed the problems faced by the workers and developed an engine operated paddy turner having rotary tyres with rubber coating. The innovator has developed an engine operated tricycle spreader. The power from engine is utilized to rotate rotary members made of rubber and mounted on a shaft. The rotary members turn the seeds without damaging. It spreads parboiled paddy fast and uniformly.

Knowledge Provider / Innovator: R Ravi
Address: Erode, Tamil Nadu
City: Erode
State: Tamil Nadu
PIN Code 638001

Link: It can cover three ft width of 10 - 15 cm thick bed of paddy or oil seeds consuming 0.5 liter of fuel per hour. The same machine can also be used for spreading oil seeds, millets, coriander, etc., which need to be spread for sun drying.
Manufacturing Capacity: b) Design Support
News Link 5:

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  http://nif.org.in/innovation/parboiled_paddy_spreader/468#:~:text=A%20farmer%20from%20Bankura%2C%20Ranjeet,manual%20and%20easy%20to%20operate.&text=The%20parboiled%20paddy%20is%20very,par%2Dboiled%20paddy%20spreading%20machine.