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How government may use Amazon’s Johari tech to reduce wastage of fresh fruits & vegetables – Times of India
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Reducing waste of fresh vegetables and fruits: The government of India is considering the use of a technology tool developed by Amazon called Johari to minimize wastage of fresh fruits and vegetables in its warehouses and retail outlets. A pilot project is being planned at select Safal stores owned by Mother Dairy in Delhi and Bengaluru.
Johari utilizes computer vision models and Wi-Fi-enabled IoT cameras to identify pre-determined defects such as cuts, cracks, and damages in fresh produce.These cameras are strategically placed on store shelves or storage areas, capturing images of the crates at regular intervals to ensure continuous monitoring of the quality of the produce, according to an ET report.
A senior government official, who requested anonymity, stated that the government is open to new ideas and will conduct a cost analysis to determine the scalability and viability of the technology for a potential pilot in certain outlets.This development follows a closed-door meeting between officials from NITI Aayog, a government policy think-tank, and Amazon to discuss the effectiveness of Johari, the financial daily reported.
The government procures foodgrains for sale at subsidized rates and to maintain a buffer. It also procures large quantities of onions and sometimes tomatoes to stabilize prices and maintain a balance of supply and demand. Additionally, fresh fruits, vegetables, and perishables are sold through Safal stores under the National Dairy Development Board.
Rajeev Rastogi, Vice President of Machine Learning at Amazon, confirmed the meeting with NITI Aayog officials to explore the deployment of Johari in government-owned centers.
In August this year, Amazon India introduced Johari, a shelf monitoring solution, to ensure the delivery of fresh and high-quality fruits and vegetables to customers. The automated monitoring system using IoT cameras reduces the need for manual inspection, saving time and labor costs in the quality control process. It provides real-time information for prompt decision-making and actions to maintain the freshness of the produce.
According to Rastogi, the estimated cost for deploying each camera in a store ranges from Rs 2,600 to Rs 3,300, including import duties. The total deployment cost depends on the number of Safal stores and shelves that need to be monitored.
Read From ET | About Amazon’s Johari
Johari operates in two monitoring modes: manual and automated. In the manual mode, Amazon India’s sellers or operators can submit pictures of produce in a crate using an app. The shelf monitoring solution analyzes the images, highlighting any items that do not meet quality standards. The process takes six seconds. In the automated mode, cameras on shelves capture pictures at predetermined intervals and analyze the quality using the same process.
Johari utilizes computer vision models and Wi-Fi-enabled IoT cameras to identify pre-determined defects such as cuts, cracks, and damages in fresh produce.These cameras are strategically placed on store shelves or storage areas, capturing images of the crates at regular intervals to ensure continuous monitoring of the quality of the produce, according to an ET report.
A senior government official, who requested anonymity, stated that the government is open to new ideas and will conduct a cost analysis to determine the scalability and viability of the technology for a potential pilot in certain outlets.This development follows a closed-door meeting between officials from NITI Aayog, a government policy think-tank, and Amazon to discuss the effectiveness of Johari, the financial daily reported.
The government procures foodgrains for sale at subsidized rates and to maintain a buffer. It also procures large quantities of onions and sometimes tomatoes to stabilize prices and maintain a balance of supply and demand. Additionally, fresh fruits, vegetables, and perishables are sold through Safal stores under the National Dairy Development Board.
Rajeev Rastogi, Vice President of Machine Learning at Amazon, confirmed the meeting with NITI Aayog officials to explore the deployment of Johari in government-owned centers.
In August this year, Amazon India introduced Johari, a shelf monitoring solution, to ensure the delivery of fresh and high-quality fruits and vegetables to customers. The automated monitoring system using IoT cameras reduces the need for manual inspection, saving time and labor costs in the quality control process. It provides real-time information for prompt decision-making and actions to maintain the freshness of the produce.
According to Rastogi, the estimated cost for deploying each camera in a store ranges from Rs 2,600 to Rs 3,300, including import duties. The total deployment cost depends on the number of Safal stores and shelves that need to be monitored.
Read From ET | About Amazon’s Johari
Johari operates in two monitoring modes: manual and automated. In the manual mode, Amazon India’s sellers or operators can submit pictures of produce in a crate using an app. The shelf monitoring solution analyzes the images, highlighting any items that do not meet quality standards. The process takes six seconds. In the automated mode, cameras on shelves capture pictures at predetermined intervals and analyze the quality using the same process.
