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Agro Universities, Animal Health, India, Live Stock, R&D

Through this strategic collaboration, IIT Kanpur and Prompt Equipment Pvt. Ltd. aim to innovate, enhancing both animal welfare and economic sustainability in the dairy sector.

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has launched a breakthrough technology in animal health, titled ‘Lateral Flow Immunoassay Strip and Method for Detection of Mastitis in Bovines’, developed by Prof. Siddhartha Panda from the Department of Chemical Engineering and National Centre for Flexible Electronics (NCFlexE), IIT Kanpur; and Dr Satyendra Kumar, Senior Project Scientist, SCDT at NCFlexE, IITK. This innovative technology aims to revolutionize mastitis detection in dairy cattle. To facilitate its widespread adoption, IIT Kanpur has signed a technology transfer MoU with Prompt Equipments  Pvt. Ltd., a leading dairy technology company operating across more than 70,000 villages nationwide. Through this strategic collaboration, IIT Kanpur and Prompt Equipment Pvt. Ltd. aim to innovate, enhancing both animal welfare and economic sustainability in the dairy sector.

The MoU ceremony witnessed the presence of distinguished guests, including Prof. Tarun Gupta, Dean of Research and Development at IITK; Prof. Siddhartha Panda (Inventor) from the Department of Chemical Engineering and NCFlexE at IITK; Shridhar Mehta, Licensee & Chairman of Prompt Equipments; accompanied by Chirag Trivedi.

Bovine mastitis is recognized as a primary cause of economic losses in dairy industries, resulting from reduced milk yield and poor milk quality. This disease entails an inflammatory response in the udder tissue of the mammary gland, triggered by physical trauma or microbial infections. Hence, a technology has been developed to detect Staphylococcus aureus (a bacterium) which is a key contributor to mastitis, and the associated enterotoxins, using a novel polyclonal antibody and novel designs in the form of a strip test.

Prof. Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur, said, “IIT Kanpur is dedicated to creating practical technologies that benefit society at large, and I believe that our mastitis detection technology can address critical issues in the agricultural sector, improving the livelihood of farmers and the quality of dairy products. We are delighted to see our technology being adopted by a leading company like Prompt Equipments Pvt. Ltd., which will ensure its widespread impact. I congratulate Prof. Siddhartha Panda and the team involved in this revolutionary development.”

Prof. Tarun Gupta, Dean of Research and Development at IIT Kanpur, emphasized the importance of this technology by saying, “Early detection of mastitis is crucial for maintaining the health and productivity of dairy cattle. Our technology offers farmers a quick, reliable, and cost-effective solution, enabling prompt action to minimize economic losses and reduce the prevalence of severe mastitis cases, thereby improving overall milk quality and yield.”

Through this strategic collaboration, IIT Kanpur and

Agribusiness, Agro Universities, Drones

To bolster research and development efforts, AVPL International will establish its R&D lab within Technopark@iitk, the research and technology park of IIT Kanpur.

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and AVPL International, a leading company in the Indian agriculture drone ecosystem, have joined hands for co-developing cutting-edge drones equipped with advanced technology, designed to address the challenges faced by large-scale landholders in India, Australia, Austria, and multiple European nations. Through pioneering drone technology and a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, this partnership is set to revolutionise agricultural practices and enhance sustainability globally.

To undertake joint research with the Signal Processing in Networking (Spin) laboratory at the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Kanpur, under the guidance of Prof. Ketan Rajawat, an MoU was signed by Prof. Tarun Gupta, Dean of Research and Development at IIT Kanpur, and  Preet Sandhuu, Founder and Chairman of AVPL International.

The signing ceremony was attended by Prof. Jayandharan G Rao and Prof. Ketan Rajawat from IIT Kanpur, as well as Prof. Amarendra Singh, Reema Mittal, and Dr. Piyashee Mallik representing Technopark@iitk, along with Mr. Himanshu Sharma, CEO of AVPL International, Mr. Haren Gandhi, and Ms. Sweta Singh from AVPL.

Upon signing the MoU, Prof. Tarun Gupta, Dean of Research and Development, IIT Kanpur, said, “This partnership will harness drone technology for tackling agricultural hurdles such as seed broadcasting and agrochemical spraying, elaborating on the multifaceted benefits of drones as cost-effective and versatile tool,”.

 Preet Sandhuu, Founder and Chairman of AVPL international, said, “Leveraging the extensive heritage of pioneering research at IIT Kanpur, we aim to develop drone solutions that will not only fulfil but surpass the advancing demands of agriculture globally.”

 Himanshu Sharma, CEO of AVPL international, further added that this collaboration will yield drones that will enhance agricultural productivity and sustainability on a global scale.

To further bolster research and development efforts, AVPL International will establish its R&D lab within Technopark@iitk, the research and technology park of IIT Kanpur. Prof. Amarendra Singh, Professor-in-Charge of Technopark@iitk, stated, “An environment conducive to innovation and collaboration between industry and academia is necessary, and that is what Technopark works towards.”

Reema Mittal, COO of Technopark@iitk, said, “My team and I work closely with the industry to understand their R&D requirements and help them leverage the thriving research ecosystem at IIT Kanpur in a highly efficient and seamless manner. With AVPL, we have spent close to eight months reaching this stage.”

To bolster research and development efforts, AVPL