26th March 2025, Karnal
Agrinnovate India Ltd. successfully facilitated the transfer of nine advanced milk adulteration detection kit technologies, developed by ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, to M/s. Everest Instruments Pvt. Ltd., a leading dairy instrument manufacturer based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
Dr Dheer Singh, Director and Vice-Chancellor of ICAR-NDRI, highlighted the institute’s commitment to transforming research into practical solutions for the dairy industry. He stated that the licensing agreement with Everest Instruments is a significant step towards ensuring milk quality and safety. Dr Singh also informed that the technologies, which include paper strip-based rapid tests for detecting milk adulterants such as urea, hydrogen peroxide, glucose, and mastitis, are patented and designed for high accuracy. He emphasized that these tests are faster and more sensitive than conventional methods, providing results within 10 minutes or instantaneously.
Dr Rajan Sharma, Joint Director (Research), ICAR-NDRI, stated that these tests could be deployed at milk collection centers to separate high-quality milk from adulterated samples, and they require no specialized equipment, making them user-friendly.
Shri Ajit Patel, Managing Director, Everest Instruments Pvt. Ltd., said that integrating ICAR-NDRI’s technologies into their portfolio will enhance their existing offerings and help ensure clean, safe milk for consumers.
Dr Praveen Malik, CEO, Agrinnovate India, emphasized the role of the organization in bridging the gap between ICAR’s research and industry, ultimately benefiting the dairy sector and Indian consumers.
This collaboration strengthens India’s commitment to food safety and consumer health, ensuring high-quality milk through innovative, research-backed solutions.
(Source: ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal)
