High School Students in Nepal Innovate Electric Tractor for Small Farmers

Three students from Ideal Co-Ed Academy in Bastipur, Lalbandi Municipality-9, have developed a groundbreaking electric tractor aimed at revolutionizing farming for small-scale farmers.

The innovative team—Pallav Kaushik, Nawaraj Basnet, and Ashish Mahato, all Grade 12 students—created the battery-powered tractor with support from their school, shared Principal Raju Panjiyar.

The three-wheeled tractor features a trolley for transporting goods, a rotavator for plowing fields, and a hydraulic system to unload the trolley, making it highly functional for agricultural tasks like plowing, harrowing, and transporting crops.

“It is convenient for small farmers to manage their crops from the field to the market,” explained Pallav Kaushik.

The tractor, showcased at a two-day district-level science exhibition in Gadhiya Dumaria, Balara Municipality-4, has garnered attention for its potential commercial viability. Built at a cost of over Rs 115,000, the vehicle was assembled using motorcycle spare parts, iron, and wood.

Key Features of the Electric Tractor:

Runs up to 190 kilometers on a single charge.

Capable of carrying up to 6 quintals of cargo.

Designed for affordability and practicality for small-scale farmers.

The project reflects the students’ commitment to leveraging modern technology for addressing real-world agricultural challenges. Their invention stands as a promising example of youth-led innovation in Nepal.