Semi-Automatic Rice Transplanter

Abstract

Agriculture is the most important sector of the Indian economy. It is the most important
source of employment for the majority of the work force in the country. Approximately 38%
of the total labor force was engaged in agriculture in 1999. Among that highest percentage
was in paddy sector. Rice is the major stable food of the country. Releasing of the work force
to sectors other than agriculture is important to develop the country. To release the work
force in paddy sector mechanization plays a big role. To feed growing population is a huge
challenge. Mechanization of paddy sector will lead to higher productivity with releasing of
work force to other sectors. The objective of this project was to design a paddy transplanting
mechanism to transplant paddy seedlings by small scale farmers in the country.