Nano Ganesh

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)

Usage rate (%)

Unknown

Additional features required

None

Two way communication (Y/N)

Yes

Literacy support (Y(specify) / N)

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

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