INDIGENOUS MECHANIZED SCAVENGING SYSTEM

Oct. 30, 2021

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) demonstrated the CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur developed indigenous Mechanized Scavenging System successfully at the premises of the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory.

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  • The developed system is benchmarked with the market available system in India, and a number of features have been added which makes it first of its kind in India.

  • The developed system is "very economic" and an important vehicle in Swachh Bharat Mission.

  • The developed System will help the "Manual Scavengers" Skilling themselves on the latest technological advancements in Sewerage Maintenance Systems as well as enhance their efficiency, performance and safeguard them against intrusive pathogens.

  • This will remove the Indignity from the Profession of Scavenging.

  • The CSIR-CMERI developed machine is designed for up to 5000 people density i.e. best suitable up to 300 mm diameter and up to 100-meter length of sewer system.

Source : PIB