This is a classic example of how Indian Mobile Operator, Tata Teleservices are using innovative mobile technology to help people in rural areas.
Using a wireless automation system called Nano Ganesh, farmers are able to monitor and switch on irrigation pumps remotely.
Farmers would usually walk kilometres to water their crops, but due to India's erratic power supply there's often no electricity available to power the irrigation pumps. Now, farmers can simply dial a code from any phone to a wireless receiver attached to the pump's starter, which then tells the farmer if there's electricity available and if gives them a choice to turn the pump on or off.
The service is currently being trialled and costs $56 (US) for the system, plus mobile phone costs.
Website: www.nanoganesh.com
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