BHAGALPUR, March 10 -- In a significant advancement in agricultural processing mechanisation and social inclusion, the Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour (BAU) has secured a Design Registration Certificate from the Patent Office, Government of India for its innovative Motorized Mechanical Palmyra Palm Fruit Pulp Extractor. The design (No. 428669-001) was registered under Class 15-03 of the Designs Act, 2000 on 14 January 2026. The registration formally recognises the novelty, originality, and industrial applicability of the developed machine. Palmyra palm (Borassus flabellifer) fruit pulp has traditionally been extracted manually, resulting in low efficiency, high labour dependency, poor hygiene, and significant post-harvest losses. The newly-developed motorised machine has a processing capacity of 50 kilograms per batch, enabling rapid pulp extraction within a shorter time frame. Key technical features include rapid pulp extraction with minimal manual intervention, processing capacity of 50 kg per batch, enhanced pulp recovery percentage, reduced fibre contamination, improved hygiene and safety standards and structurally optimized for decentralized rural deployment. The system is suitable for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), rural startups, and agro-processing entrepreneurs. Livelihood Empowerment Dimension for Scheduled Caste Communities In Bihar, the Pasi community, classified under the Scheduled Caste category has historically been associated with tapping toddy (palm sap) and agricultural activities. The community has a population of over 1.28 million, representing less than 1% of the state's total population. Modernization of palmyra-based processing technologies has the potential to create structured livelihood opportunities for this community and other rural households dependent on palm resources....