CSIR PRIMA ET11

Why in news?

• Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) has developed a compact electric tractor called CSIR PRIMA ET11.

About CSIR PRIMA ET11:

• CSIR PRIMA ET11 is an indigenously designed and developed Electric Tractor mainly to cater small and marginal farmers of India.
• It is developed by Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI)
  • CSIR CMERI has a history of designing and developing tractors, starting with SWARAJ in 1965, Sonalika tractor in 2000 and Krishishakti in 2009 for small farmers.
• The shift towards electric tractors is crucial due to the environmental impact of traditional diesel tractors, which consume 7.4% of India’s annual diesel and emit pollutants.
• Electrification of tractors supports India’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions and achieve Net Zero emissions by 2070, as announced at COP26.

Key Features: 

• Made entirely with indigenous components and technologies.
• Designed for agriculture with a focus on women-friendly features.
  • For eg: All the levers, switches etc have been placed for easy approach to the women.
• Can be charged using a home socket, providing more than 4 hours of field operation.
• Equipped with efficient transmission, robust design, and hydraulic system for various tasks.
• Utilizes state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries with deep discharge capability.

PRACTICE QUESTION

With reference to ‘PRIMA ET11’, consider the following statements:

1. It is an indigenously designed and developed electric tractor

2. It mainly caters to the small and marginal farmers of India

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer