Dr. Yinghuei speaking at HCAS webinar said there are only 445 cases and seven have died and global cases cases have exceeded eight million.

Dr. Yinghuei showed the picture of Christopher Columbus and Tsung Hu, a king from Ming dynastry during the HCAS webinar and said the attitude is more important.

That is not all, he said and added in HCAS webinar that raising awareness is the most important thing to be done when it comes to battling corona virus outbreak.

Attitude and honesty are also important, said the Dr. Yinghuei. And said at HCAS webinar that there is transparency of information as press conferences are conducted every day.

The government there in Taiwan took immediate action with regards to implementing precautionary measures. The measures were implemented quickly even the local population was also cooperating, he said at the HCAS webinar.

The fight against the ailment was unified, where both government and local communities came together. While government did its job people did their due by following the required precautions.

Speaking more at the HCAS webinar Dr. Yinghuei said latest technologies like social media was used for empowerment of its citizens.

Even the medical system did its due in waging a war against COVID-19, he said at the HCAS webinar reminding that Taiwan has a very good medical system in place.

Everyone can be seen wearing facemasks in Taiwan, he said and reminded that Taiwan government signed a contract with mask manufacturer.

Doctors in Taiwan take turns in appearing on television wearing facemasks and following other precautions to tell people on what has to be done to battle COVID-19.

Spelling out the secret behind the success in battling COVID-19 at the HCAS seminar he said following social distancing, self management of health, home quarantine and home isolation are essential for battling corona virus.

Speaking about India during HCAS webinar, he further said battling COVID-19 in India also can be successful. Both the people and governments have to be serious about the disease, he added.

India can practise work from home using high technology and also violating COVID-19 policies must be dealt strictly. Imposing heavy fines in India can be done as they do in Taiwan.

For rural people and other special sectors government allocates money with lower interest and Taiwan is an export oriented economy and it is not affected.

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Machines detect temperature of train travellers in Taiwan and travellers have to wear mask and it is being done even now.

Head of Social Work department Dr. Sakthi Prabha welcomed the gathering during the HCAS webinar. Dr A Ganesh Kumar, associate professor of Microbiology was also present.

About – HCAS

The Hindustan College of Arts & Science was founded by late Educationist, Philanthropist and a great visionary Dr. K.C.G. Verghese  in the year 1995.

It’s a unit of Hindustan Group of Institutions, affiliated to the University of Madras and is accorded the Minority Status by National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions, Govt. of India.

The College offers 17 Under Graduate courses, 7 Post Graduate courses and 3 M.Phil. and 2 Ph.D. Research programmes.

Hindustan College of Arts and Science is affiliated to the University of Madras, a 160 years old University in South India.

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The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) have conferred “Five Star” accreditation to the university and it has been given the status of ‘University with Potential for Excellence’ by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

The University has produced world renowned Scientists, Mathematicians, Industrialists, Educationists and Philanthropists.

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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