Even the Twitter account of the Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank carried a hint in the morning of 27 May.

2020 CBSE Exams are all about board exams by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) for 10th and 12th standards.

The 2020 CBSE Exams were interrupted due to protests witnessed with regards to CAA. Attempts were made to conducted 2020 CBSE Exams after the protests subsided but they could not move ahead.

The outbreak of corona virus had forced the 2020 CBSE Exams to be halted. This was the second time the exams had to be postponed keeping in mind the safety of students and teachers.

Ever since then, students and parents have been looking eagerly towards the new dates for 2020 CBSE Exams.

Many students are said to have moved to their native towns or other districts in the recent times. This announcement with regards to 2020 CBSE Exams is said to have been made keeping in mind this shifting.

Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank has said lot of students have moved to their native towns which are away from the schools they are studying.

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These students should also be able to write CBSE Exams without any problems. Arrangements are being made to ensure that, said Union Minister.

CBSE is also said to notify this in the first week of June and students will be given a chance of applying for the change of exam centre through online.

CBSE secretary Anurag Tripathi in a press release said they have decided to shift the examination centre of those students who have travelled to their native places.

CBSE will collect the information about places of current stay of candidates in the first week of next month (June).

Students who have moved to other locations have to stay in touch with their schools. Soon after CBSE makes an announcement in this regard, students can take required action, said Anurag Tripathi.

Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank said students who have moved to other places will be informed by first week of June about the school the students can write 2020 CBSE Exams.

The 2020 CBSE Exams have been unique as students writing these exams are witnessing all developments that are not allowing them to stay calm.

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Like in the previous years, 2020 CBSE Exams have not been completed in time. Moreover, students and their parents will not be able to approach exam centres with confidence as it happened in the previous years.

This year a fear of the health rules the roost owing to outbreak of corona virus. Safety of the students still remains a big concern.

As 2020 CBSE Exams are being conducted late, the move towards next stages of learning (higher education) is also expected to be delayed.

However, things are still not that disappointing. If 2020 Exams could be conducted in July this year as per the planned schedule, move towards higher education still can be done in a timely manner, say education experts. The press release mentioning the students being allowed to write CBSE Exams from their places of stay can be accessed at the link ‘http://cbse.nic.in/newsite/attach/Press%20Release%2027%20May%202020.pdf’

The technology was developed by Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh and his team from the Department of Chemical Engineering in IIT Kanpur.

To facilitate its widespread adoption, IIT Kanpur has signed a technology transfer MoU with ScaNxt Scientific Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

The pact was signed in the presence of Prof. Raja Angamuthu, Associate Dean of Research & Development, IIT Kanpur and Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh (Inventor).

Device

The Soil Nutrient Sensing Device is a compact, smartphone-compatible innovation that provides real-time soil nutrient analysis, addressing the critical gap in timely soil testing for Indian farmers, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

Traditionally reliant on district laboratories, farmers often face delays in receiving soil health assessments, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

Portability

Designed for portability and ease of use, the device can assess multiple soil parameters simultaneously, storing data on a cloud server, with a single charge supporting up to 250 tests, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

This pioneering device leverages Near-Infrared (NIR) Spectroscopy to deliver instant soil health insights directly to a smartphone, eliminating the need for chemical reagents and complex testing processes.

By enabling precise nutrient management, the technology has the potential to transform agriculture, enhancing crop productivity, reducing fertilizer overuse, and contributing to both improved farmer incomes and environmental sustainability, say sources from IIT Kanpur.

By providing instant, reagent-free testing with Near Infrared Spectroscopy, this technology empowers farmers to make informed decisions, optimize fertilizer use, and boost productivity, he said.

Through our collaboration with ScaNxt Scientific Technologies, we aim to transform Indian agriculture and take this pioneering innovation to global markets, supporting the vision of sustainable farming practices, he said.

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh and his team for this groundbreaking development, he said.

Inventor

Prof. Jayant Kumar Singh (inventor) said their development is a culmination of years of research and hard work aimed at addressing the real challenges farmers face in soil health assessment.

It’s truly gratifying to see this innovation, which offers immediate and accuratesoil analysis, now being transferred to ScaNxt Scientific Technologies for broader adoption, said Prof Jayant Kumar of IIT Kanpur.

This device not only empowers farmers with instant insights but also supports the creation of a national soil stack, aiding in better fertilizer management and promoting sustainability, he said.

I am excited to witness the positive impact it will have, both on the ground and at the policy level, as it contributes to a more sustainable and efficient agricultural landscape, he said.

Their collaboration with IIT Kanpur through the joint MoU will allow us to advance soil testing technologies further, integrating micro and secondary nutrient analysis into our BhuParikshak device, he said.

By combining NIR Spectroscopy, IoT, and AI/ML, we aim to provide farmers with even more precise and actionable data to optimize nutrient management and drive sustainable agricultural growth, he said.

Market and collaboration

The Indian soil testing equipment market, currently valued at approximately USD 114.43 million as of 2024, is set for significant expansion.

Driven by the increasing demand for efficient agricultural productivity solutions and the need for climate resilience, this market is projected to reach USD 145.83 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.08%.

This collaboration sets the stage for a transformative shift in soil health management, equipping farmers with immediate, data-driven insights and promoting sustainable agricultural practices both in India and globally.

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