Innovations The Bullet Santi Hebal Healer Grain Storage	The Bullet Santi innovation no: 1577 catagory: Agriculture implements innovator: Mr Mansukhbhai Jagani location: Saurastra, Gujarat, India In the drought prone area of Amreli in Gujarat, it was increasingly difficult to use farm animals to plough the land. Keeping bullock was not viable for many farmers due to fodder scarcity and labour had become scarce, as the tough times had led to migration to the towns. In search of a solution, the villagers went to Mansukhbhai Jagani, who had been a self-motivated researcher in farming for the past ten years. Inspired by a local mode of transport, the three-wheel taxi, Mansukhbhai designed the 'Bullet Santi', utilizing the Enfield bullet - a powerful motorcycle. The motorcycle's rear wheel was removed and replaced with an attachment with two wheels. Once a tool bar was fixed to the attachment this unique machine could plough, weed and sow seeds. The petrol motorcycle was converted into a diesel one driven by a 5.5 H.P engine allowing the Bullet Santi to be cost effective and fuel efficient. Features A new farming machine - smaller then the tillers and tractors but stronger than the bullocks. Easy assembly and low cost attachments for farming, inter-culturing and sowing operation. Saves time and fuel - it takes half an hour to carry out cultivation operation in one acre, consuming only 2 litres of fuel. It is capable of performing all the agricultural operation carried out by pairs of bullock. Multi-purpose use: can be used for inter-culturing, sowing, spraying and other agricultural operations. Easy to disengage and use as a regular motorcycle after completing all operations. Can also be used for transporting operations by attaching a small trailer. Copyright 2007 Honey Bee Network. Terms of use.		Related Links More innovations Search the database of 10,000 grassroots innovations » HB Worldwide Visit Honey Bee Global networking site » SRISTI For more information about the Network »