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ScaNxt Scientific Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
20 Dec, 2024 | Research & Innovation
Mr. Rajat Vardhan, Founder and CEO of ScaNxt Scientific Technologies Pvt Ltd., a startup incubated at SIIC, passionately believes that "Life begins with soil and ends in soil." Driven by his commitment to nurturing the planet and empowering farmers at the grassroots, he has achieved a significant milestone with the innovative Bhu-Parikshak rapid soil-testing device.
The device, developed by Prof. Jayant K. Singh and his team at IIT Kanpur, is a revolutionary tool designed to help farmers assess soil health quickly and efficiently. It works through an embedded mobile application, enabling farmers to test soil health in just 90 seconds with only 5 grams of dry soil.
The device analyzes six key soil parameters: nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, organic carbon, clay content, and cation exchange capacity (CEC), using Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIR) technology. This method provides real-time chemical-free soil analysis, eliminating the need for lab visits and offering instant results directly to farmers via the mobile app.
ScaNxt, an IoT-driven, climate-smart startup, is dedicated to offer research and development driven solutions. By offering Soil testing as a Service by Bhu-Parikshak at affordable prices, the company equips farmers with precise, actionable insights to optimize nutrient management, enabling sustainable agricultural practices and enhancing productivity.
Driving the vision of sustainable farming worldwide, this indigenous technology has already made a strong impact in the domestic agro-market, forming partnerships with leading industry players across 21 states in India. ScaNxt has also been selected for undertaking cross-border expansion in Africa, under the aegis of the South-South Agriculture Alliance (SSAGA).