Technologies for Grassroots Development

The Mission

  1. To enhance the quality of life of the rural communities by deploying new technologies through research, education and practice.
  2. Pilot and scale at least 20 new technology products/ services every year for the next 3 years, in all the BRF adopted villages.
  3. Impact and improve the lives of at least 20% of the rural population through new technologies, products and services in the next 3 years.
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Technology Products

The solutions below are some exceptional examples of technologies useful for grassroots development.

Fertiliser Extraction from Banana Pseudo Stem
Banana Fibre Extraction Unit
Coconut Tree Climbing Robot
Coir Rope Making Machine
Water Testing Gadgets
Pond Mother
Solar Water Heaters
Solar Cooker
Solar Lantern - PV Cells
Biomass Briquettes Unit
Compact Biogas Plant
Pond Guard
Automatic Weather and Crop Monitoring Robot
Mobile Controlled Remote Motor Starter
Coconut De-Husk Machine
Coconut Briquette Making Unit
Computer Tabs - Smart Phones
Village Information Terminals
Rural Digital Kiosks

Scale-up Plan

scale up plan - technolagy for grace road

Dashboard 2020

SIPs Rolled out
Baneficiaries
Active Partners
Volunteer Hours Mobilized
Baneficiary Satisfaction Index Scores