This symbiotic relationship allows for efficient and eco-friendly food production
Published on : Friday 13-10-2023
Sayali Rajgonda Raynade, Harshada Himmat Wani and Tejaswini Nagesh Tevlekar, Students.
Please explain the Aquaponics System project briefly in a few sentences. What inspired you to work on this project?
Harshada Himmat Wani, Tejaswini Nagesh Tevlekar and Prof Dhanashri M Biradar
An aquaponics system is a sustainable agricultural method that combines aquaculture (raising fish) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil) in a closed-loop ecosystem. Fish waste provides nutrients for the plants, while the plants filter and purify the water, which is then recirculated back to the fish tanks. This symbiotic relationship allows for efficient and eco-friendly food production.
This is the root cause of farmers, who approached us for an optimum solution at less cost. This inspired us to do this project.
How was the response from visitors and peers to your project at Automation Expo 2023?
As this was new technology as we have received collaboration offers from several visitors.
Did you receive any offers or encouragement from exhibiting companies or visiting industry professionals?
Yes, we have received some offers for internships in various companies.
Please describe your experience in just three words.
Overwhelming. Encouraging. Inspiring.
‘It was a challenging task for us to provide the solution for this problem’
-Prof Dhanashri M Biradar, Mentor.
How did you find the initial idea and what was your reaction to it?
There was a problem statement of farmers to whom we gave a creative idea at minimal cost.
Maximum output can be given at minimal cost.
What was the response from the students to your guidance and the deliberations that followed?
It was a challenging task for us to provide the solution for this problem, but my team of students were very cooperative and ready to learn new things as well as they adapted and collaborated in a systematic way.
How does the college encourage and inspire students to go beyond theory and experiment with projects?
The College Management team is very supportive and actively takes initiative to boost the student skills in various ways.
Please describe your experience in just three words.
Overwhelming. Encouraging. Satisfying.
