Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute

A dry land crop, it uses 40 per cent less water than sugarcane to produce sugar. Besides, it is a 3-4 month crop, which can be harvested twice a year.

Non-potable water is filled in the tubes after filtering with four-layered cotton cloth. The water gets heated in the stagnation mode by solar energy, making it potable.

Dr. Karve has developed more than 25 innovative rural technologies.

Native-to-India Safflower has immense health benefits, as well as great remuneration potential. Nandini Nimbkar and Anil Rajvanshi take a closer look at the opportunities offered by cultivating this multi-purpose crop.

Climbing temperatures and soaring summer heat means greater expenditure to cool homes, provided there are no issues with electricity supply. However, here is an easy way to cool your house even in the peak of summer, at minimal cost.

Many Indian farmers suffer from a food vs. fuel debate, where growing one kind of crop forces them to abandon the other. However, sweet sorghum is a unique agricultural product that provides food, fuel, and fodder, all from the same piece of land, increasing efficiency and revenue potential.

In a semi-arid region of Satara district in Maharashtra, there is a plot of lush green land with about 20 fully-grown, beautiful trees – all of which were the part of a very efficient experiment. The seedlings for these trees were fed with water obtained from dry soil, with the help of solar energy.

No longer just a humble source of edible oil, safflower can now be used for fodder, food colour, medicines, and a host of other things. Plus, the yield of the new hybrid varieties is higher and will make farmers richer.

This amazing technology called "Lanstove" serves the purpose of a lamp and a stove at the same time. An environment-friendly device, this technology is putting kerosene to a better use. Know more about this unique invention and how it is helping the rural population of India.