What does the SAFEETY technology, transferred to M/s Paras Defense and Space Technology Ltd., aim to achieve?

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•  Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has successfully transferred the Smart Food Grain Storage System (SAFEETY) technology to M/s Paras Defense and Space Technology Ltd. •  This is a step towards fostering innovation and advancing technology in the country. •  SAFEETY, developed by the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering and Research (SAMEER) an autonomous R&D institution under MeitY, boasts cutting-edge features such as conveyorized loading and unloading of grain bags with Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) for traceability, online weight and moisture measurement, and Radio Frequency Based Removal of Moisture from Grain. •  The system can handle almost one truckload (approx. weight: 28 tons) of grains in 40 minutes. •  The technology transfer of SAFEETY is a step towards the Innovation, Science and Technology theme of Vikshit Bharat @2047, which aims to make India a global leader in digital transformation and innovation. •  The technology will help in reducing post-harvest losses, improving food quality and safety, and enhancing food security in the country.