Hanirakshak (Agri-Rover)
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PROJECT BRIEF
Each year, 44% of farmers in South Asia experience pesticide poisoning, leading to severe health consequences like cancer, chronic illness, and weakened immunity. Farmers in many parts of India often apply pesticides without proper protective gear, such as hazmat suits or masks, due to a lack of awareness or negligence. Studies reveal that despite knowing the dangers, safety precautions are rarely followed.
To address this, I designed HANIRAKSHAK, a four-wheel, remote-controlled rover that automates pesticide spraying. This contactless solution protects farmers by eliminating direct exposure to harmful chemicals, promoting safer and healthier farming practices.
I obtained a provisional patent from the Indian Patent Office for the design of my rover making it a nationally recognised design
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AWARDS & HONORS
Letter of Acknowledgement
Secured the School Innovator Award awarded to 5 out of 1080 students
2nd Position at National Technology Competition
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PROJECT AMAN (HARMONY): COMBATTING PESTICIDE POISINING IN INDIAN FARMING
Pesticides are vital to Indian agriculture, yet their adverse effects on farmers’ health are becoming increasingly evident. With more cases of pesticide poisoning emerging, the drawbacks are beginning to overshadow the benefits. Recognizing this urgent issue, I initiated Project Aman—an awareness and action-driven initiative aimed at safeguarding farmers from the dangers of pesticide exposure.
As part of Project Aman, I distributed over 150 face shields and rubber gloves to farmers, equipping them with essential protection during pesticide application. The funding for this initiative was raised through a crowdfunding campaign that I personally launched and managed.
One of our successful efforts was in Hameedpur Village in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. If you’d like to support Project Aman’s mission of providing protective gear to farmers.
Our work has even been highlighted in local news!
Together, we can make farming safer and healthier for our farmers.