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Indian Express
29-05-2025
- Science
- Indian Express
Soil Yatra 2025: Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria flags off mobile soil testing van; vehicle to tour more than 18,000 villages
Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria Thursday flagged off a mobile soil testing van as part of the Soil Yatra 2025 from the Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh. The initiative, led by GreenAffair Sustainable Solutions Pvt Ltd, a Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)-PABI-supported startup, marks a significant leap toward data-driven, regenerative farming practices, said PAU Ludhiana, in a statement. 'The Soil Yatra is a woman-led, science-backed movement aimed at revolutionising soil health diagnostics across rural India. Equipped with cutting-edge soil testing technologies and a digital interface for real-time analysis, the van will travel across 18,000+ villages in Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh, promoting soil literacy, sustainable inputs, and precision agriculture,' said the varsity in a press release. Dr M S Bhullar, Director, Extension Education, PAU, said, 'This is not just a vehicle – it is a mobile revolution bringing science to the soil. It's the kind of innovation that can transform how farmers manage their land, increase productivity, and reduce dependency on harmful chemicals.' Dr T S Riar, Principal Investigator, PABI-PAU, and Dr Poonam A Sachdev, Co-Principal Investigator, Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI), emphasized the empowerment angle, saying, 'This campaign highlights how women-led enterprises are shaping India's future in agri-tech. It's inspiring to see a woman entrepreneur take the lead in transforming rural livelihoods through science and sustainability.' The Soil Yatra is supported by a consortium of institutions, including IISER Mohali, NSRCEL IIM-B, Nexus UConn, and Startup Punjab, among others. The van, designed to conduct on-the-spot soil tests and offer customised reports, will help in guiding farmers on ideal crop and fertiliser use, thereby promoting regenerative farming and soil conservation. 'This is more than a campaign – it's a soil revolution for Bharat,' said a PAU expert.
Hindustan Times
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana: PABI-PAU startup unveils refrigerated cargo vehicle
May 07, 2025 05:22 AM IST Yotuh Energy Pvt Ltd, a startup by the Punjab Agri Business Incubator (PABI) at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), has launched 'eRIL 200', an electric cargo vehicle capable of maintaining temperatures as low as -20°C. Yotuh Energy Pvt Ltd, a PABI-PAU startup, launched 'eRIL 200', an electric cargo vehicle capable of maintaining temperatures as low as -20°C. (HT File) The eRIL 200 is the second product in Yotuh Energy's electrified refrigeration line-up designed for frozen intracity logistics, targeting sectors like food, dairy, pharmaceuticals, and vaccine transport. Its standalone lithium-ion battery-powered refrigeration system reduces operational costs by up to 80% compared to conventional diesel-based systems. It is integrated with cooling controls that optimise energy use while ensuring the safe transport of sensitive perishable goods. MS Bhullar, director of extension education, PAU, shared, 'Yotuh Energy is an example of how technology, when driven by sustainability and vision, can reshape industries.' TS Riar, principal investigator, PABI, and Poonam Sachdev, co-PI, PABI, said, 'Yotuh's solution not only enhances supply efficiency but also supports small and medium enterprises in accessing cost-effective cold logistics.'
