SARTHI

Current Context : The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM-K), Kundli, has introduced the Solar Assisted Reefer Transportation with Hybrid Controls and Intelligence (SARTHI) System.

ABOUT SARTHI

• Objective: SARTHI is designed to reduce post-harvest losses during the transportation of perishable goods like fruits and vegetables.
• It features dual compartments that cater to the different temperature and humidity needs of fruits and vegetables, optimizing their storage conditions.
• The system can maintain temperatures between 0-5°C in one compartment and 7-12°C in another, with a provision for even lower temperatures (-10°C) for specific produce.
• SARTHI uses Internet of Things (IoT) technology for real-time monitoring of temperature, humidity, ethylene, and CO2 levels. Sensors collect data, which is sent to a mobile app for easy access to quality parameters during transportation.