Innovator: Shri Soy Mathew (Kerala)
Innovation: Jackfruit Harvesting Device
Soy Mathew designed a user-friendly jackfruit harvesting device to solve the common challenges of manually picking large, heavy jackfruits from tall trees. Traditional methods often involve climbing, which is risky and can damage both the fruit and the tree.
His innovative tool features a long pole with a secure cutting and holding mechanism that gently detaches the jackfruit and collects it without letting it fall. This reduces damage to the fruit, ensures farmer safety, and makes the harvesting process more efficient. The device is especially helpful for small-scale and elderly farmers, making jackfruit collection safer, quicker, and more accessible.