Optimum Sizing and Performance Assessment of Modified Energy Efficient Jaggery Unit for Economic Self Sufficiency of Farmers in India

India’s complete lockdown since March 2020 has brought nation’s economy to a halt, severely impacting the poorest and the most vulnerable, including farmers and migrant labourers. However, country envisaged the vision of “Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan” (Self-reliant India Movement) on May 12, 2020 that focuses on the importance of promoting local products and encourages manufacturing in India including agriculture sector.The campaign includes reforms to encourage business, attract investment, and strengthen the case for the Make in India. Agriculture businesses are playing major role in boosting economy of India. Jaggery manufacturing is one of the most popular food processing business enterprises that promotes job openings in rural India. Though, India is the leading exporter of jaggery to the world, most of the jaggery units, situated in remote places are designed without any scientific base and are seriously facing energy efficiency problem. Aiming towards Mission of “Self-reliant India” our research team has designed and developed modified energy efficient jaggery unit for farmer producer group. Proposed cost effective “Energy Efficient Jaggery Unit” is self reliant in meeting all requirements of the jaggery making process such as combined Heat and power (CHP) along with possible generation of bio fuel, termed as Tri-Generation System.