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Pre-innovation
Large tractors dominated the scene, tractor sharing was prevalent Unaffordable by small farmers-were using traditional equipments, leading to inefficiency Small and marginal farmers accounted for 82% of the total landholdings and did not own tractors Many experts opined that small tractors were ideal for marginal and small farmers
Offering
Vanraj : An Innovation
Innovator: Bhanjibhai Mini Tractor Product specific:
10 Hp engine Small turning radius fuel consumption: 1.5 lts/hr in comparison to 4 lts/hr of big tractors Price: one lakh
Vanraj..
Three/four wheel conversion With tested power take off (PTO) Low Maintenance(10%-15%) Could be repaired by local mechanic Integrated single mounted platform as chassis Patented in US, pending in India
Support domain: Banks and financial system (small loans) Educational system (SOMA) Media Government (funds)
Network of organization
Innovator Media GIAN & NIF
Customer
Top-down approach
Innovation Approach
Top Down Approach
Co-development Approach
Advantage Almost all functions of big tractor at lower cost Power take off feature in comparison to other small tractors Lower running cost in comparison in comparison to bullocks Utility Major use in orchards
Sharp maneuverability Three wheel approach Plucking fruits like grapes Owners quite well-off to manage the costs
How to sustain
Institutional support as incubators Infrastructure setup Coordinating/anchor agencies Alternative uses
Airports (baggage transport ) Municipality (waste disposal)
Conclusion
Learning
Lack of institutional framework Lack of Scaling activities
Lack of investments Lack of proper marketing measures
Discussion