Agriculture
September 15, 2021
Product Description
Bhungroo is a product developed by Naireeta services to address waterlogging and draught problems in farmers fields. Bhungroo is a term in colloquial Gujarati meaning a straw or hollow pipe. During monsoon, Bhungroo is used to harvest the excess water available during storms and waterlogging.
It is an efficient rain water conservation technology by use of pipes of 10 to 15 cm in diameter. During monsoon this technology injects, filters and stores the excess amount of water in a subsurface zone and then it can be made available for use during lean periods or draught. It requires a surface space of only 1 square meter and takes care of 1 to 4 million liters of water each year.
Market Suggested Retail Price
$4,407.00
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Manufacturing/Building Method
Built on site upon request of property owner. Made from locally available materials.
Intellectural Property Type
Open Source
User Provision Model
Users can get the product by contacting Naireeta Services. Implementation of Bhungroo by government initiatives like Mahila Krishi Sinchayee Program of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act program make the product available to very poor farmers.
Distributions to Date Status
3617+ Bhungroos are installed including NSPL and government initiatives projects.
Design Specifications
Bhungroo consists of a 10 to 15 cm diameter pipe injected into the underground subsurface of the soil at a depth of 130m. In order to function properly, water needs to be at a 4-inch height at its suction level. Along with that, it includes a filtration chamber.
Technical Support
Technical support is provided by NPSL Enterprise. They are engaging and equipping women from low income areas to work as agriculture and irrigation consultants for small scale farmers.
Replacement Components
Replacement components are provided by manufacturer and include the following: Interview with representative
- Fentilation system
- Foreign body protection system
- Filtration system as per government norms.
Lifecycle
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
- Productivity to more than 25 acres of land
- Low capital investment that pays off its cost in less than two years
Vetted Performance Status
Performance of Bhungroo was vetted by performing a field test at Jagsi, Kpasenkpe, and Weisi. The performance results are shown below:
| Bhungroo Site | Depth (m) | Yield (m3/min) | Static Water Level (m) | Recovery time (minutes) |
| Jagsi | 32.5 | 0.075 | 7.1 | 55 |
| Kpasenkpe | 38.92 | 0.075 | 10.0 | 60 |
| Weisi | 18 | 0.060 | 6.7 | 120 |
Safety
Unknown.
Complementary Technical Systems
Complementary irrigation systems that could be used with Bhungroo are a pump for lifting water from the Bhungroo, overhead tank for on-site water storage and distribution, and a drip or sprinkler irrigation system for applying water to crops.
Academic Research and References
Owusu, S.; Cofie, O. O.; Osei-Owusu, P. K.; Awotwe-Pratt, V.; Mul, M. L., 2017, Adapting aquifer storage and recovery technology to the flood-prone areas of northern Ghana for dry-season irrigation. Colombo, Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI). 35p. (IWMI Working Paper 176).
Compliance with regulations
Bhungroo follows CGWB standards. Interview with representative
Other Information
UNFCC website has an animation that shows the impact of Bhungroo. Awards won by Bhungroo technology. Youtube videos of Bhungroo: 1. Bhungroo is both a waterlogging & irrigation solution | Mr. Biplab Ketan. 2. Tedex Talk: Innovator of Bhungroo Agriculture Project | Biplab Ketan Paul - Bhungroo. 3. The Bhungroo (Straw) - An Intervention for water logging and irrigation in saline soils 4. Bhungroo Project - World Water Forum 2015 5. Bhungroo Pride
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