The air-cooled vegetable vending cart developed by RuTAG, IIT Roorkee uses an eco-friendly evaporative cooling system to reduce heat-induced spoilage. Equipped with a DC pump and fan for optimal cooling, it preserves produce for 2–3 days. Its modular design and tricycle variant minimize losses and improve vendor livelihoods, supported by training and technical assistance.

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Contact UsDr. S.K. Singal Department of Hydro and Renewable Energy (HRED), Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, Roorkee Email: sunil[dot]singal[at]hre[dot]iitr[dot]ac[dot]in |