Student innovator from Mysuru develops silage-making system

Bhuvan P.M., a class 12 student from Excel Public School in Mysuru, has developed an automated solar-powered silage-making system aimed at addressing rural challenges such as crop residue burning and seasonal livestock fodder shortages.

The silage-making system called Silo PrecisionX uses IoT-enabled sensors to continuously monitor humidity and fermentation conditions, automatically activating water-sprinkling systems to maintain optimal moisture levels for silage production, said a statement here on Tuesday.

“Designed to run entirely on solar energy, the system remains operational in regions with limited electricity access, helping farmers convert agricultural residue into high-quality fodder while simultaneously reducing stubble burning and environmental pollution”, the statement said.

Recently, Bhuvan represented Mysuru at the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue in New Delhi as the city’s only delegate selected from over 50 lakh applicants nationwide, presenting policy ideas under the ‘Making India the Startup Capital of the World’ track before senior government representatives and participating in interactions with national leaders, the statement said.