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New Delhi: Central Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute, Budni (MP) has tested the first-ever electric Tractor in the Institute. The institute received the application for an electric tractor under Confidential Test initially. Accordingly, the institute has tested the tractor & released the Draft Test Report in February, 2021. After the release of the draft test report, the manufacturer has requested for conversion of the nature of the test from “Confidential to Commercial” and the competent authority has accepted the request of the manufacturer. Accordingly, the Test Report was released as a Commercial Test Report. Electric tractor will be more environment friendly than other types of tractors.
First electric tractor in the country tested at MP’s farm machinery institute
April 29, 2021
The electric tractor will be more environmentally friendly than other types of tractors
The first-ever electric tractor in the country has been tested at the Central Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute (CFMTTI) in Budni, Madhya Pradesh.
An official statement said that CFMTTI had received an application for an electric tractor under confidential test initially. Accordingly, it tested the tractor and released the draft test report in February this year.
After the release of the draft test report, the manufacturer sought for conversion of the nature of the test from “confidential to commercial” and the competent authority accepted the request from the manufacturer.
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No shortage of sugar in Ramadan
Govt officials say steps have been taken to build stock for additional demand
Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation currently has 44,000 tonnes of sugar in stock that can be supplied to the markets through dealers and open sales, an official said. Photo: Star/file Star Business Report Star Business Report
The government has taken steps to meet the additional demand for sugar and ensure unadulterated products during the upcoming fasting month of Ramadan, according to officials. Currently, we have 44,000 tonnes of sugar in stock that can be supplied to the markets through dealers and open sales, said Md Arifur Rahman Apu, chairman of the Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC).