Repalle Shanmukha Rao - Marching Ahead with Grass Root Innovations
N. Kishore Kumar*
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Malyal, Mahabubabad, Telangana (506 101), India
S. Malathi
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Malyal, Mahabubabad, Telangana (506 101), India
E. Rambabu
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Malyal, Mahabubabad, Telangana (506 101), India
B. Kranthi Kumar
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Malyal, Mahabubabad, Telangana (506 101), India
A. Ramulamma
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Malyal, Mahabubabad, Telangana (506 101), India
D. Usha Sri
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Malyal, Mahabubabad, Telangana (506 101), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Economical innovation, Innovator, Kambalapalli, Power weeder
Abstract
This article illustrates the endeavours of Repalle Shanmukha Rao, an innovative farmer of the State of Telangana. The engineering expertise obtained through extra-institutional means and years of observation has been instrumental for him to come up with several innovations suited to the rural communities, which have eased human effort and reduced input costs. Taking off with providing a hydel-powered source of electricity to his community, Mr. Rao, has to his credit several innovations like the Community umbrella, Man-riding power weeder, Brush cutter, Economical Dish washer, Cow-dung incense sticks, Shade plough and Road cleaner. These innovations have improved the lives of his immediate locality to a certain extent. Mr. Rao has been gaining recognition in the state during recent times, and has thrice been the recipient of the prestigious District Best Innovator Award. The prospective large-scale impact of his innovations on the rural communities remains to be seen.
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