e-Jurors Distinction, 2009
AUTOMATIC METER READING(AMR)IN MP EAST DISCOM
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Electric meters of the consumers across majority of the utilities in the country are read manually and billing is carried out by punching of manually recorded meter readings. A solution has been devised using a set of technologies called AMR (Automated Meter Reading) or RMR (Remote Meter Reading). This has been achieved by providing GSM based intelligent modems for transfer of meter data for complete automation of metering and billing process of its HT as well as LT high value consumers. The Company has a consumer base of around 26.7 lac consumers.
JUROR’S EVALUATION
The Power Sector in the country sustains a loss of over 25-30% because of pilferage of electricity, which is a major cause of concern. The weakest cog in the wheel is the human element involved in the reading of the meters and also the easy accessibility of the meters to the customers, a large number of whom tamper with it. A solution to this problem would be to eliminate the human element involved. The MP Dishcom project is doubly effective and a timely one. No only does it cut costs but it also makes the meter reading process transparent. The project is getting laurels for its unique approach towards stopping power pilferage and is a worthy Manthan Award Nominee.
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GRAMIN RADIO INTER NETWORKING SYSTEM (GRINS)
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Gramin Radio Inter Networking System (GRINS) is an enhanced automation system for community radio stations. GRINS allows radio station operators to schedule broadcasts, preview programs, record live transmissions, and maintain an extensive semantically searchable library. GRINS does most processing in software to eliminate the need of buying expensive audio hardware. For this reason, GRINS can be run off commodity PCs and single board computers, significantly reducing the costs of setting up community radio stations. The GRINS software is easily accessible and freely available on the Gram Vaani website, it can be subsequently downloaded and installed on a computer.
JUROR’S EVALUATION
With the community radio taking off in India in a big way, Gramin Radio Inter Networking System (GRINS) software comes as boon to small time operators. The fact that it can run on any single PC or single board computer makes it doubly beneficial to community radio stations and significantly minimises the infrastructural costs. The system has been designed specifically keeping the rural environment in mind. The ease of its application ensures that more and more people will be able to take advantage of its technology making it a worthy nomination for the Manthan Awards.
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