Interdisciplinary research at the School of Agro and Rural Technology (SART) encompasses a broad spectrum of topics including Food Technology, Water Sanitation, Environmental Monitoring, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Characterization and Microbiology. By leveraging state-of-the-art equipment and expertise across various laboratories, SART aims to address pressing challenges in agriculture, food security, environmental sustainability and public health; ultimately contributing to the advancement of rural communities and agricultural practices.



Agro-Eco Technology Lab

Equipment: Gas Chromatography, Digital Flame Photometer, Spectrophotometer, Automated Weather Station, Tabular Furnace, Hand-held Sensitive pH and EC meter, Table Top Centrifuge, Mini Bacteriological Incubator.
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Food and Bioprocess Lab

Equipment: Fibre Analyzer, Dehumidifier Dryer, Sieve Shaker.
Focus Areas: Food Quality and Safety, Nutritional Analysis, Water Sanitation.

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Water and Sanitation Lab

Equipment: TOC Analyzer, BOD Incubator, Digital Nephelometric Turbidity Meter.
Focus Areas: Organic contaminant analysis, Biological oxygen demand testing, Turbidity measurement.

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Common Wet Lab and Workshop

Equipment: Kjeldahl Digestion & Distillation Apparatus, Rotary Evaporator, Spectrophotometer, Digital Flame Photometer, Muffle Furnace, Tray Dryer.
Focus Areas: Analytical chemistry, Sample preparation method development.

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Center Instruments Facility

Equipment: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) System, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Probe Type Ultrasonicator.
Focus Areas: Analytical chemistry, Materials characterization, Environmental monitoring, Biomedical research.

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Microbiology Lab (Sanitized Environment)

Equipment: Microbiological Incubator, Trinocular Stereo Zoom and Compound Microscope with camera, -80°C Deep Freezer, Centrifuge (Ambient, Temperature Controlled), Autoclave, Orbital Shaker with Incubator.
Focus Areas: Microbial cultivation, Microscopic analysis, Sample preservation, Sterilization, Cell separation, Microbial bioprocessing.

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Agribusiness Innovation and Entrepreneurship Lab

We at Agribusiness Innovations and Entrepreneurship Lab work in the areas of entrepreneurship and startup development, innovations in business models, digitization, marketing, supply chain management, and applications of AI, ML and BC in agriculture and allied sectors.

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Agro-Geoinformatics Lab

Agro-geoinformatics’ laboratory which deals with digital agriculture by integrating digital technologies such as sensors, data collection systems, and analytic platforms. The lab focuses on translating the data into information and then to practice by involving public-private in connection with farmers. The ideology is lined with the concept that “We know how to farm crops, now it’s time to learn how to farm the data to make actionable decisions.”

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Sustainable Energy Lab

We are developing innovative sustainable energy technology solutions and their effective implementation in rural areas. 

We aim to increase the efficiency and affordability of low carbon and less emission energy sources. 

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