Chennai:
Rural areas in Tamil Nadu is likely to use Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) technology to root out open defecation if all goes well, according to former chief controller of research and development, DRDO, Dr K Sekhar.
Addressing students during the 89th College Day celebrations of Loyola College here, Sekhar, who is also the vice-chancellor of Vels University, said that Tamil Nadu is currently experimenting with Bio-digester technology, developed by Gwalior based Defence Research and Development Establishment (DRDE) and Tezpur based Defence Research Laboratory (DRL).
Sekhar said that it is likely the technology could be implemented across the rural areas of the state
He said the bio-digester technology came into being after soldiers had a problem with clearing of human waste in high altitude areas.
Talking about the innovation Sekhar said that bio-toilet degrades and converts the human waste into usable water and gasses in an eco-friendly manner. The generated gas can be utilized for energy, cooking and water for irrigation purposes.
The process involves the bacteria, which feed upon the fecal matter inside the tank, through anaerobic process which finally degrades the matter and releases methane gas that can be used for cooking, along with the treated water.
He said such technology if used could make the environment clean. He hoped that government should come out with legislation that every house should have bio-toilets.
Urging the students to innovate, he said they should come up with new ideas so that it benefits society.
Earlier, deputy commissioner of Income Tax V Nandakumar highlighted his experiences in climbing the social ladder and said that every human being has unlimited potential.
“I was a sixth grade drop-out, a dyslexic child. But then I changed everything. Although even in my college my grades were bad but I topped in my civil services exams,” said Nandakumar.
He said he would have never thought of meeting the president and prime minister. But then it was all possible because he believed in himself. “Now I have an invitation from US President to dine with him, isn’t it a big achievement,” he said.
Vice-principal of Loyola College S Albones Raj, rector, A M Jayapathy Francis, principal G Joseph Antony Samy were also present on the occasion. A total of 120 students were honoured on the occasion
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