Smart Food Grain Storage System of India

Recently, as per the news, Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) transfers the Smart Food Grain Storage System (SAFEETY) technology to Paras Defense and Space Technology Ltd.

This has been announced in a statement by Meity during the inauguration of the "Digital India FutureLABS Summit 2024" at IIIT-Delhi.

Smart Food Grain Storage System of India
Smart Food Grain Storage System of India
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About Smart Food Grain Storage System (SAFEETY)

  • SAFEETY was developed by the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER) under MeitY's guidance.
  • It offers features such as conveyorized loading and unloading of grain bags with RFID traceability, online weight and moisture measurement, and Radio Frequency Based Removal of Moisture from Grain.
  • This advanced system is capable of handling approximately 28 tons of grains, equivalent to one truckload, in just 40 minutes.

About SAMEER

  • The Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER) is an autonomous research and development institution under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.
  • It originated from the Microwave Engineering Group of Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai.
  • It operates five centers in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Vishakhapatnam, and Guwahati, with its headquarter situated at IIT Bombay Campus, Mumbai.
  • The institution actively conducts research in the extensive field of microwaves and undertakes state-of-the-art and challenging projects.
  • It offers EMI/EMC test and measurement services, calibration services, and equipment testing to safety standards, assisting the industry in ensuring compliance with various qualification standards. 

This transfer signifies a significant step towards realizing the Innovation, Science, and Technology theme of Viksit Bharat @2047, highlighting the collaboration between government entities and the private industry in utilizing technology for national progress and development.

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