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System overview

Engineered around the project.

Technical scope

What the system can include.

Final selections follow climate, crop, site and engineering review. These are planning categories, not a fixed quotation.

Structure comparison

Designed details that change the operating life.

A practical comparison of an IGPL-designed polyhouse structure and commonly offered alternatives.

01More growing volume

Greater height and ventilation area support crop-zone airflow.

02Heavier protection

Higher galvanisation and structural steel specifications.

03Longer-life interfaces

Profiles, springs and mechanisms designed around cladding care.

04Beyond handover

Agronomy support included subject to the signed scope.

Feature	IGPL-designed structure	Typical alternative structure
01 · Geometry and ventilation
Structure height	6.8–7.2 m from ground level	Typically 6.2–6.5 m
Ventilation openings	4 m side ventilation 1.2–1.4 m top vent	Typically 2.5 m side ventilation Approximately 0.9 m top vent
02 · Steel, foundations and connections
Pipe quality & galvanisation	375–400 GSM galvanisation specification	Commonly 150–250 GSM
Nuts, bolts & connectors	22-micron zinc-ferrous coating; primary connectors specified at 5 mm	Coating and connector thickness can be limited or unspecified, increasing corrosion risk
Foundation	76 mm diameter · 2 mm thickness Crimped foundation designed for improved structural hold	Commonly 63 mm diameter · 1.6 mm thickness Point-load foundation may offer lower stability
03 · Envelope and operating mechanisms
Door system	Aluminium double sliding door with buffer zone	Basic non-sliding GI door without buffer zone
Gutters	1.6 mm thickness 275 GSM zinc-coated gutters End gutters at both ends	Typically 0.6–1 mm; galvanisation and end gutters may be absent
Shade-net mechanism	Pulley-system hybrid mechanism with sandwich clips and PVC wire for smoother movement	Hook and GI-wire mechanisms can abrade the net and are more exposed to corrosion
Reinforcement & wind stability	Multiple reinforcement members and anti-wind breakers	Reinforcement provisions may be limited or absent
Hockey pipe	Square pipes selected for improved stability	Round pipes commonly installed
Structural steel	20–21 tonnes steel Approximate complete structure weight: 24 tonnes, measurable on site	Approximately 16 tonnes steel Typical complete weight around 19 tonnes
Profiles & springs	Aluminium profiles and PVC-coated springs to reduce heat transfer to polyfilm	GI profiles and springs can transfer more heat to plastic contact points
Polyfilm & nets	Ginegar Israel polyfilm IGPL-specified shade and insect nets	Brand and grade may vary between imported and local supply
Designed connectors	Israeli-designed connector system specified for structural coordination	Local connector systems of varying specification
Optional systems	Curtain-box system, FLC mechanism and Ginegar Aluminet shade net with applicable manufacturer warranty	Equivalent genuine Aluminet and engineered mechanisms may not be included
04 · Options and operating support
Agronomy support	One year of agronomist support, subject to the signed project support scope	Post-handover agronomy support is often not included

Indicative comparison for project assessment. Final dimensions, quantities, brands, coating values, warranties and support commitments are governed only by the signed IGPL proposal and site-specific engineering review.

Technical specifications

What the system delivers.

Technical figures translated into practical project value. Final sizing follows crop, climate, water, utility and site-specific engineering review.

Climate target8–12°C cooler

Indicative reduction below ambient under suitable conditions.

Automated environment18–28°C

Adjustable operating range based on crop requirements.

Project resilience120 km/h

Indicative structural wind-load rating.

Delivery modelTurnkey IGPL

Engineering and installation coordinated across India.

Feature	IGPL specification	What this means for the client
01 · Structure and durability
Structure type	Multi-span, gutter-connected, fan-and-pad cooled	One coordinated structure designed for active environmental control.
Gutter height	6.5–7.0 metres	More internal air volume helps moderate rapid crop-zone changes.
Span width	8.0 / 9.6 metres	Flexible bay planning for crop rows, access and equipment layout.
Frame material	Hot-dip galvanised GI steel tubular structure with 550 g/m² zinc coating	Enhanced corrosion protection for a humid greenhouse environment.
Wind-load rating	120 km/h	Structural planning for defined site wind conditions, subject to engineering review.
Cladding	Ginegar five-layer polyethylene film, 200 micron; anti-drip, anti-dust and UV-stabilised	Helps protect light transmission, crop hygiene and film service life.
Gutter system	Anodised aluminium with integrated rainwater drainage	Managed rainwater movement and corrosion-resistant interfaces.
Structural life	10–15 years	Indicative service horizon when correctly operated and maintained.
02 · Cooling and crop environment
Cooling pads	7090 cellulose honeycomb pads, 150 mm thick	Efficient evaporative cooling with uniform incoming-air treatment.
Exhaust fans	1400 mm / 1000 mm heavy-duty, direct-drive, corrosion-resistant fans	Moves warm air out and draws cooled air evenly across the crop zone.
Temperature drop	8–12°C below ambient temperature	Supports production during periods when natural ventilation is insufficient.
Maintained range	18–28°C, adjustable according to crop requirement	Operating targets can be configured around the selected crop and season.
Humidity control	60–80% RH with automated control	Helps balance cooling with crop-health and disease-management needs.
03 · Controls, crops and delivery
Automation	Sensor-driven temperature and humidity controllers with motorised curtains	Reduces dependence on manual switching and improves response consistency.
Best-suited crops	Rose, Gerbera, Carnation, Capsicum, Strawberry, Cherry Tomato and Orchid	Designed for high-value crops needing tighter environmental stability.
Delivery & installation	Turnkey delivery by the IGPL engineering team across India	Single-point coordination from engineering through installation and commissioning.

Temperature and humidity values are indicative design targets. Actual performance depends on ambient conditions, crop load, water quality, electricity, equipment sizing, maintenance and correct operation. The signed IGPL proposal defines the final specification.

Hydroponic specifications

A crop system—not just growing channels.

The right configuration follows the crop, source-water analysis, climate, production target and operator capability. These indicative parameters become project-specific during engineering.

Nutrient controlpH + EC managed

Crop-stage recipes guide nutrient availability and solution strength.

System selectionCrop-matched

NFT, raft, Dutch bucket or substrate systems are selected for the application.

Commercial controlsSensor-ready

Monitoring, dosing, alarms and records reduce avoidable operator error.

Delivery modelTurnkey IGPL

Crop system, water layer, controls and training are coordinated together.

Design area	Indicative IGPL specification	What this means for the client
01 · Crop system and project fit
Growing-system options	NFT channels, deep-water or raft systems, Dutch buckets, substrate grow bags, troughs or crop-specific combinations	The hardware follows the crop and operating plan instead of forcing every crop into one method.
Typical crop pathways	Leafy greens and herbs for NFT or raft systems; tomato, cucumber, capsicum, strawberry and similar fruiting crops for engineered substrate systems	Crop architecture, root volume, support, harvest workflow and market objective are considered together.
Greenhouse integration	Crop layout coordinated with structure, climate control, access, trellising, drainage, electrical and hygiene zones	Reduces conflicts between growing equipment and the greenhouse operating environment.
Production zoning	Independent irrigation or nutrient zones where crop stage, variety or hydraulic demand differs	Allows more precise scheduling and avoids treating unlike crop blocks as one zone.
02 · Water, nutrition and root-zone management
Source-water assessment	Laboratory review of pH, EC, alkalinity and relevant dissolved salts before nutrient-system design	Identifies water-treatment and recipe risks before equipment is sized.
Nutrient-solution pH	Typically 5.0–6.0 at solution preparation; the final target is crop- and system-specific	Keeps nutrient availability within a controllable range without presenting one setpoint as universal.
Electrical conductivity	Typically 1.5–3.0 dS/m as a broad commercial planning range, with crop-stage recipes outside or within that range as required	Solution strength is managed by crop response—not by a single fixed EC for the whole farm.
Storage and mixing	Covered nutrient tanks, stock-solution tanks, agitation or circulation, level control and safe chemical handling layout	Supports repeatable mixing while limiting light entry, contamination and dosing mistakes.
Filtration and treatment	Media, screen or disc filtration with disinfection or source-water treatment where analysis and recirculation strategy require it	Protects emitters and root zones; final filtration grade follows the selected system and water source.
Delivery and drainage	Hydraulically sized pumps, mains, valves, laterals, return lines and measurable drainage or recirculation	Helps deliver solution consistently and makes runoff or return flow visible to the operator.
03 · Monitoring, automation and risk control
Core monitoring	pH, EC, nutrient-solution temperature, tank level, flow and pressure; dissolved-oxygen monitoring where relevant	Turns critical root-zone conditions into measurable operating information.
Dosing and scheduling	Automated nutrient and pH dosing with timed or sensor-informed irrigation recipes for commercial projects	Reduces repetitive manual adjustment and helps prevent sudden nutrient changes.
Alarms and records	Configurable high/low alerts, equipment-status monitoring and data logging according to the control scope	Helps the team respond sooner and review operating trends instead of relying on memory.
Resilience provisions	Duty/standby strategy, backup power assessment, bypasses and emergency operating procedures for critical pumps and controls	Plans for failure modes that can affect roots quickly in water-based production.
Hygiene and training	Cleanable layout, crop-zone SOPs, sanitation checkpoints, commissioning and operator training	Recognises that disciplined daily management is part of system performance.
Delivery and installation	Turnkey coordination by the IGPL engineering team across India, subject to the signed scope	Single-point coordination for crop system, water, controls, commissioning and training.

Indicative planning specification informed by established hydroponic guidance. Final system type, nutrient recipe, pH/EC targets, flow rates, tank capacity, treatment, automation and crop claims depend on laboratory water analysis, crop protocol, climate and site-specific engineering. The signed IGPL proposal is the controlling specification.

Shade & nursery specifications

Protection designed around plant stage.

The structure, net, water system and nursery workflow are selected together. The values below use NHB technical standards as a reference and remain subject to site engineering.

Reference wind design104 km/h

Up to 120 km/h in a defined high-wind zone, subject to engineering.

Typical grid choices4×4 · 8×4 · 4×6 m

Layout is selected around use, access and structural design.

Nursery readinessWater + hygiene

Misting, benches, drainage and clean workflow are coordinated.

Delivery modelTurnkey IGPL

Structure and operating infrastructure are delivered as one scope.

Design area	Indicative IGPL specification	What this means for the client
01 · Structure and protection
Structure form	Flat, hut or dome configuration selected by application, drainage and local climate	The house form follows the crop and site instead of a fixed catalogue shape.
Reference wind resistance	Up to 104 km/h; up to 120 km/h for an engineered high-wind zone	Wind category, foundations and bracing are confirmed for the actual location.
Foundation reference	2 mm GI foundation pipes compatible with columns; NHB reference length 1.2 m	Creates a defined structural base, with final footing governed by soil and wind review.
Main-column reference	60 mm OD, 2 mm thickness, reference length 4 m	Provides a transparent baseline for structural comparison and proposal review.
Purlin reference	42/43 mm OD at 2 mm thickness; intermediate members 32/33 mm OD at 2 mm	Supports coordinated roof and net loads across the structural grid.
Typical centre height	Flat structure: 4 m; hut/dome: 4 m centre and 2.5 m side height	Supports usable working volume while retaining a protected crop zone.
02 · Cover, water and nursery workflow
Net selection	Shade percentage, insect mesh and UV-stabilised grade selected by crop, radiation, pest pressure and ventilation need	Avoids choosing shade percentage by habit rather than plant response.
Irrigation environment	Filtered drip, micro-sprinkler, misting or fogging with appropriate zoning and controls	Matches water delivery to propagation, hardening or crop-protection duty.
Internal layout	Raised benches or beds, weed mat or floor treatment, aisles and material-flow zones as required	Improves access, hygiene, ergonomics and batch separation.
Drainage and sanitation	Positive drainage, cleanable work areas, media-handling and sanitation checkpoints	Reduces standing water and supports disciplined nursery routines.
Optional nursery rooms	Mist chamber, germination chamber, media sterilisation area, input storage and working shed where required	Allows the facility to support the complete propagation workflow.
03 · Controls and handover
Automation	Timed or sensor-informed irrigation, misting and ventilation control according to crop stage	Improves consistency while keeping manual override and maintenance practical.
Traceability readiness	Batch zones, labelling points and operating records incorporated into the workflow	Supports nursery quality control and customer confidence.
Delivery & installation	Turnkey coordination by the IGPL engineering team across India	Single-point responsibility from site review through commissioning and training.

NHB references are planning baselines, not automatic approval or a final bill of quantities. Site wind, soil, crop, mesh, irrigation, nursery protocol and the signed IGPL proposal govern the final specification.

Specialized system specifications

The biological protocol leads the engineering.

Aeroponics and tissue-culture infrastructure cannot be reduced to one universal equipment list. IGPL first defines the production protocol, hygiene boundary, utilities and failure response.

Aeroponic root zoneLight-proof chamber

Roots receive a programmed nutrient mist without soil.

Critical servicesPump + filter + nozzles

Distribution and redundancy are engineered as one loop.

Planting materialClean & traceable

Health status and hardening protocol define the starting point.

Quality frameworkProtocol-led

DBT/NCS-TCP requirements are considered where tissue culture applies.

Design area	Indicative IGPL specification	What this means for the client
01 · Aeroponic production module
Core assembly	Light-proof growth chamber, nutrient reservoir, high-pressure pump, filtration, manifolds and mist nozzles	Reflects the principal subsystems identified in ICAR aeroponic seed-production guidance.
Root-zone protection	Dark, enclosed, cleanable root chamber with access designed for inspection and harvest	Limits light exposure and supports hygiene without making maintenance impractical.
Mist programme	Programmable duty cycle, pressure monitoring and nozzle-uniformity verification	The recipe can be validated for the crop rather than relying on uncontrolled continuous spraying.
Resilience	Standby pumping, backup power assessment, alarms, bypass and spare critical components	Protects a root zone that can be affected quickly by loss of mist delivery.
Protected environment	Insect-proof net house or controlled environment selected by the biological protocol	Coordinates crop health and environment with the aeroponic equipment.
02 · Plant health, tissue culture and workflow
Starting material	Verified planting material with defined health, identity and hardening requirements	Keeps seed or plant quality central to the production system.
Hardening interface	Staged acclimatisation area and transfer SOP between laboratory, nursery and production	Reduces shock and contamination risk during a sensitive transition.
Tissue-culture zoning	Separated clean workflow for media, transfer, growth, washing and waste where the project includes a laboratory	Supports contamination control and disciplined personnel/material movement.
Certification readiness	Traceability, testing interfaces, records and SOP structure aligned with applicable DBT/NCS-TCP requirements	Supports compliance planning without falsely promising certification.
03 · Monitoring, commissioning and support
Monitoring	Pressure, flow, nutrient pH/EC, solution temperature, tank level, environment and equipment status as required	Makes biological and mechanical risk visible to operators.
Commissioning	Wet testing, distribution checks, alarm tests, cleaning validation and staged biological trial	Separates equipment completion from proof that the operating sequence works.
Delivery & installation	Protocol-led turnkey coordination by IGPL, with specialist testing partners where required	Clarifies responsibility while recognising accredited testing and certification boundaries.

Conceptual specification based on ICAR and DBT system principles. Crop protocol, licensed technology, plant-health standards, laboratory recognition, certification and production claims require the applicable owner, authority or accredited testing body. The signed IGPL scope defines final responsibility.

Subsidy-aligned planning

Build the project file around the live scheme.

NHB and MIDH requirements change. IGPL can coordinate the technical project file, but eligibility, admissible cost, inspection, sanction and release always remain with the competent authority.

Starting pointLive guideline check

Scheme, date, state, applicant and component are verified first.

Technical fileDPR + drawings

Scope, quotations and supporting records are coordinated.

Commercial disciplineViability first

The farm should remain logical without assuming subsidy approval.

Decision authorityGovernment-led

IGPL never guarantees sanction, timing or release.

Planning checkpoint	IGPL coordination scope	What the client must understand
01 · Eligibility and scheme fit
Current scheme review	Check the current NHB/MIDH guideline, amendments, state implementation route and application window	Old cost norms or screenshots should not be treated as current entitlement.
Applicant fit	Review entity type, land position, location, crop, project size and financing route against the applicable scheme	Eligibility depends on the authority’s rules and documentary evidence.
Component mapping	Map structure, cultivation, irrigation, add-ons and post-harvest items to admissible components	Project cost and admissible cost are not necessarily the same figure.
02 · Technical and financial project file
Project report	Technical concept, crop plan, implementation sequence, capacity, utilities and commercial assumptions	Creates one coherent project narrative for appraisal and execution.
Engineering documents	Site plan, drawings, specifications, quotations and bills of quantities appropriate to the route	Documents must remain consistent with the project actually proposed.
Financial documents	Project cost, means of finance, bank route and financial projections coordinated with the applicant’s advisers	Credit-linked assistance may require bank appraisal and compliance beyond vendor documentation.
Supporting records	Applicant, land, entity, quotations, approvals, declarations and other scheme-specific evidence	Missing or inconsistent records can delay appraisal even when the technology is suitable.
03 · Submission, inspection and boundaries
Application checkpoints	Document checklist, version control, submission milestones and query-response coordination	The applicant remains responsible for truthful information and formal submission.
Execution alignment	Maintain correspondence between sanctioned scope, procurement evidence, installation and inspection records	Unapproved scope changes can affect admissibility.
Authority boundary	IGPL provides technical coordination only; no guarantee of eligibility, sanction amount, timeline, inspection result or release	Protects the client from treating an estimate as a government commitment.

The latest authority publication and written decision prevail over this website. Clients should verify the active scheme directly with NHB, MIDH/state horticulture authorities and their lender before financial commitment.

Automation specifications

One control layer. Multiple farm systems.

Each automation package is configured after reviewing the crop, greenhouse, hydraulics, electrical supply, operator capability and failure risk. Final inputs, setpoints and brands are project-specific.

ClimateSense + respond

Temperature, humidity, radiation and weather drive vents, fans, pads and fogging.

WaterZone control

Schedules, pressure, flow, moisture and drain feedback coordinate irrigation.

NutritionEC/pH recipes

Dosing, mixing, flushing and alarms make fertigation repeatable.

SafetyLocal override

Core control remains operable locally with defined safe states.

Automation layer	Indicative IGPL scope	Client value
01 · Greenhouse climate
Climate sensing	Temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation and optional outdoor weather station	Creates reliable inputs for coordinated environmental decisions.
Ventilation & cooling	Roof/side vent motors, exhaust fans, cooling-pad pumps, circulation fans and fogging sequences	Equipment responds in stages instead of working as isolated switches.
Shade & thermal screens	Motorised pulley or rack mechanism, limit switches, position feedback and wind/rain interlocks	Protects the crop and mechanism while retaining manual override.
02 · Water, irrigation and fertigation
Irrigation control	Timed or sensor-led zones, valve outputs, flow and pressure verification, tank-level and pump protection	Confirms that scheduled water was actually delivered.
Fertigation	Recipe-based dosing, stock selection, mixing, EC/pH feedback, flush cycles and drain monitoring	Improves repeatability while keeping calibration and operator verification visible.
Filtration & pumps	Differential-pressure or scheduled backwash, duty/standby pumps, dry-run, overload and phase protection	Reduces preventable hydraulic failures and supports planned maintenance.
03 · Interface, data and resilience
Operator interface	Local panel or touchscreen with schedules, setpoints, manual control, trends and role-based access	Daily operation remains understandable at the greenhouse.
Remote visibility	Optional dashboard, historical data and SMS/app/email alerts subject to controller and connectivity	Problems can be identified earlier without making internet access a core dependency.
Failure response	Alarm priorities, safe fallback states, manual override, backup-power assessment and optional redundant sensors	Automation fails visibly and predictably rather than silently.
Commissioning	Point-to-point checks, calibration, sequence testing, alarm simulation, documentation and operator training	Confirms that the complete operating logic works before handover.

This is an indicative functional scope, not a final control architecture. The signed IGPL proposal defines sensors, actuators, panels, communications, setpoints, licenses, remote services, warranties and integration boundaries.

Aeroponic specifications

Precision mist with planned resilience.

The chamber, mist distribution, nutrient loop, protected environment and biological protocol are engineered together. Final capacities and crop recipes follow water analysis, planting material and production targets.

Root environmentDark + enclosed

A cleanable light-proof chamber protects the exposed root zone.

Mist deliveryFine + uniform

Filtered high-pressure distribution follows a programmed duty cycle.

NutrientsMeasured

EC, pH, temperature and tank status make recipes visible.

ContinuityFailure-ready

Standby pumping, alarms and backup assessment protect critical uptime.

Design area	Indicative IGPL specification	What this means for the client
01 · Root chamber and crop interface
Root chamber	Light-proof, food-safe, cleanable enclosure with inspection and harvest access	Protects roots from light while keeping sanitation and maintenance practical.
Plant support	Crop-specific collars, lids or support deck with defined spacing and replaceable contact parts	Aligns plant density and handling with the selected biological protocol.
Protected environment	Insect exclusion and climate control selected for crop, site and plant-health objective	The root system is not treated as separate from the greenhouse environment.
02 · Mist and nutrient loop
Mist distribution	High-pressure duty pump, fine filtration, manifolds, anti-drip nozzles and programmed cycles	Supports measurable distribution and makes nozzle maintenance part of routine operation.
Nutrient management	Reservoir mixing, water treatment as required, EC/pH sensing, temperature and tank-level monitoring	Keeps source water and crop-stage recipes central to system design.
Collection	Drain return, monitoring and treatment or disposal pathway selected after disease-risk review	Recirculation is used only when hygiene and economics support it.
03 · Resilience and handover
Critical backup	Standby pump, backup-power assessment, low-pressure/flow alarms, bypass and spare nozzles	Creates a response plan for a root zone that can be affected quickly by interruption.
Commissioning	Wet testing, pressure and distribution checks, alarm simulation, sanitation validation and staged crop trial	Confirms operating logic before full biological loading.
Operator support	SOPs for nutrient preparation, calibration, flushing, sanitation, inspection and emergency response	Turns installed equipment into a manageable daily production system.

These are indicative planning parameters, not a guaranteed crop recipe or yield. The signed IGPL proposal defines final chamber geometry, pressures, nozzles, duty cycles, sensors, redundancy, planting protocol, warranties and responsibilities.

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