Reeling Machine for Muga and Mulberry
Details: Saruj practiced Muga cultivation and production using traditional method, which was very time taking and required more man power. Since he could not afford the reeling machine available in market, he conceptualized a new low-cost design of reeling machine. He developed a prototype using the parts of a sewing machine, though it proved to be inefficient. He continued working on it and was able to develop an improved version of reeling machine, which could be used for reeling both Digh (Warp yarn) and Bani (filling yarn) simultaneously. The machine can be operated by electricity (1hp motor) or manually as well. It can reel 300-500 cocoons for filling yarns (less twisting, thicker yarn) and 250-300 cocoons for warp yarns (more twisting, thinner yarn) in 8 hours.
Innovator: Saruj Chetia, Sivasagar, Assam
State: Sivasagar, Assam
Funding agency: Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India
Implementing institute: National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), info.nif@nifindia.org
Benefits
Low-Cost and Efficient: Designed to be affordable, it improves upon traditional methods by being faster and requiring less labor. Dual Purpose: The machine reels both Digh (thinner, warp yarn) and Bani (thicker, filling yarn) simultaneously. Versatility: It can be operated electrically or manually, offering flexibility for different situations.