CSIR PRIMA ET11
2023 SEP 2
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Why in news?
- Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) has developed a compact electric tractor called CSIR PRIMA ET11.
About CSIR PRIMA ET11:
- CSIR PRIMA ET11 is an indigenously designed and developed Electric Tractor mainly to cater small and marginal farmers of India.
- It is developed by Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI)
- CSIR CMERI has a history of designing and developing tractors, starting with SWARAJ in 1965, Sonalika tractor in 2000 and Krishishakti in 2009 for small farmers.
- The shift towards electric tractors is crucial due to the environmental impact of traditional diesel tractors, which consume 7.4% of India’s annual diesel and emit pollutants.
- Electrification of tractors supports India’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions and achieve Net Zero emissions by 2070, as announced at COP26.
Key Features:
- Made entirely with indigenous components and technologies.
- Designed for agriculture with a focus on women-friendly features.
- For eg: All the levers, switches etc have been placed for easy approach to the women.
- Can be charged using a home socket, providing more than 4 hours of field operation.
- Equipped with efficient transmission, robust design, and hydraulic system for various tasks.
- Utilizes state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries with deep discharge capability.
PRACTICE QUESTION
With reference to ‘PRIMA ET11’, consider the following statements:
1. It is an indigenously designed and developed electric tractor
2. It mainly caters to the small and marginal farmers of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer