Mahendergarh, 14.02.25-Central University of Haryana (CUH), Mahendergarh, has signed its first Technology License Agreement with M/S RCICO Liveable Seven Blu Reform Farmer Producer Company Limited, Jhajjar, for its innovative Phosphate and Potassium Solubilizing Bacterial (PPSB) formulation. This significant collaboration marks a step forward in advancing sustainable agricultural practices by enhancing soil fertility and crop productivity.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Tankeshwar Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Haryana, stated, “This agreement is a testament to CUH’s commitment to fostering research-driven solutions for real-world challenges. The biofertilizer formulation developed by microbiology department will help farmers improve soil health and optimize nutrient availability, ultimately leading to sustainable and eco-friendly farming practices.”
On behalf of M/S RCICO Liveable Seven Blu Reform Farmer Producer Company Limited, Sh. Sanjay Jakhar, Director, shared his vision for the collaboration: “We are honored to partner with CUH to bring this innovative technology to farmers. This formulation will empower cultivators by improving soil fertility and ensuring better yields, thereby contributing to increased agricultural productivity and sustainability.”
Prof. Suneel Kumar, Registrar, CUH, emphasized the importance of academia-industry collaboration, remarking, “This agreement demonstrates how universities can translate scientific research into tangible benefits for the agricultural sector. By licensing our technology to a dedicated farmer-producer company, we ensure that innovative solutions reach the grassroots level.”
Prof. Pawana Kumar Sharma, Dean, Research & Development, CUH, highlighted the role of such partnerships in enhancing technology transfer and commercialization. “Our research ecosystem is designed to facilitate groundbreaking innovations. This licensing agreement is an excellent example of how our research can contribute directly to agricultural advancement,” he said.
The inventor of the biofertilizer formulation, Prof Surender Singh of Microbiology Department expressed enthusiasm about the potential impact of this technology. “This formulation enhances the bioavailability of essential nutrients like phosphate and potassium, reducing dependency on chemical fertilizers and promoting sustainable agriculture. It is heartening to see our research being utilized for the benefit of farmers.”
Prof. Vikas Beniwal, Head Department of Microbiology informed that more technologies are being tested and will soon be available for technology transfer. Dean SIAS, Prof Dinesh Kumar Gupta Congratulated the department and inventor for technology development and its transfer to FPC.
The agreement was formally signed at CUH in the presence of other faculty members, researchers, and representatives from the farmer-producer company. This initiative aligns with the government’s vision of promoting organic and bio-fertilizer solutions for sustainable agriculture, benefiting both the environment and farming communities.