

Problem Addressed
In Nagaland, families manually process horticultural produce for home consumption or small-scale businesses. However, the dearth of efficient processing equipment may hinder the development of these enterprises.
Technology
The pineapple peeling machine features a lathe-like rotating rod with the pineapple secured on it while a sharp, adjustable blade peels it. His previous innovation, the tapioca shredder has multiple blades to shred peeled tubers fed through a hopper. It has a side-mounted peeler for apples, pears and other fruits. Both machines are powered by a 0.5 HP motor.
Societal Impact
After word spread via social media, the community started visiting him regularly to use the machines. There is great potential for such affordable and compact innovations to boost the horticultural industry in Northeast India.
Current status
He was awarded at FINE by NIF the Rashtrapati Bhawan, and also received recognition from the Nagaland Horticultural Development Board. A pastor by profession, he would like to leave commercialization to others.