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Product Description
The Nano Ganesh is a wireless automation system that allows farmers to use mobile phones to remotely control irrigation pumps located in hazardous areas. The farmers need a mobile connection and a mobile modem that will be attached to the starter of the pump set. After registration, the subscriber will be provided a unique code number. Using a mobile phone, the user can remotely switch on and off the pump set with the assigned code number.
This product was developed by Ossian Agro Automation in Pune, India.
Target SDGs
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
SDG 15: Life on Land
Market Suggested Retail Price
$120.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Ossian Agro Automation
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include 6th Grain.
Manufacturing/Building Method
Unknown
Intellectural Property Type
Trademark
User Provision Model
Users can obtain the product online or by contacting the manufacturer via email or phone call.
Distributions to Date Status
According to a 2018 article, approximately 60,000 farmers in India have been using Nano Ganesh since 2008.
Telecommunication service required
Mobile connection
Device(s) required
Nano Ganesh modem and a cellphone
Level of connection service needed
GSM
Permanent network connectivity required (Y/N)
No
Usage rate (%)
Unknown
Additional features required
None
Two way communication (Y/N)
Yes
Literacy support (Y(specify) / N)
No
Languages available
English, Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi
Operating system and version
Not applicable
Power requirements
UPS
eAgriculture application
Connection to market
Design Specifications
Nano Ganesh is a GSM mobile-based remote control system exclusively for the use with water pump sets in agriculture areas. A Nano Ganesh Modem is connected to the existing starter. The user has to dial a number dedicated for a Nano Ganesh set and then punch his on or off code for the control of the pump set. It can be connected to any existing electrical starter and motor pumps. Hence, there is no necessity of replacing the pumping set. For higher H.P pumps, it can be connected along with the protection systems. Technical Specifications of the Nano Ganesh Modem:
- Operating Mains Voltage: 230/415 V, 50 Hz AC2
- Additional D.C. Voltage source: 6 V, 4.5 AH battery which will be charged from the unit itself
- GSM operating frequency: 900/1800 MHz4
- GSM operating Power: 1 to 2 Watts at the time of radiations
- Standby current consumption: 15 mA
- Current Consumption at the time of SMS or CALL: 2 Amp peak
- Output Control: An active Auto control phase of 230/415 V, when PUMP ON relay is energized
- Output Control contacts: 5 Amp capacity at 230/415 V
Product Schematics
Technical Support
Provided by the manufacturer.
Replacement Components
Unknown
Lifecycle
3-4 years
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
This product is designed to help farmers easily access the remote water pumps avoiding long travels over hazardous locations.
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
No known safety hazards are related to this product.
Complementary Technical Systems
A mobile connection is required.
Academic Research and References
Ostwal, S., 2015, Success Stories on Information and Communication Technologies for Agriculture and Rural Development. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific, Bangkok. pp. 79–94.
2015, Mobile and wireless monitoring of water tanks in rural water supply systems. Industrial Automation.
Castillo, N., Vosloo, S., 2017, Nano Ganesh: case study by UNESCO-Pearson Initiative for Literacy. Unesco.
“Nano Ganesh, Ossian Agro Automation.” n.d. Crunchbase. Accessed June 11, 2024. https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/nano-ganesh–ossian-agro-automation#section-overview
“Ossian Agro Automation Private Limited – Manufacturer of Vitrified Tiles & Nano Ganesh CM from Pune.” n.d. IndiaMART.Com. Accessed June 11, 2024. https://www.indiamart.com/ossian-agro-automation/
“Goal 9.” n.d. Sdgs.Un.Org. Accessed May 29, 2024. https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal9
“#Envision2030 Goal 15: Life On Land.” n.d. Desa.Un.Org. Accessed June 11, 2024. https://social.desa.un.org/issues/disability/envision-2030/envision2030-goal-15-life-on-land
“#Envision2030 Goal 9: Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure.” n.d. Desa.Un.Org. Accessed June 11, 2024. https://social.desa.un.org/issues/disability/envision-2030/envision2030-goal-9-industry-innovation-and-infrastructure
:: “:: Welcome To Nano Ganesh?:: Ossian Group.” n.d. Nanoganesh.Com. Accessed June 11, 2024. http://nanoganesh.com/
Compliance with regulations
Unknown
Evaluation methods
Unknown
Other Information
More information about Nano Ganesh is available in this video.
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