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This test provides the opportunity to study at some of the best law schools in India. The LSAT—India Topper Scholarship which is being awarded for the second consecutive year, will offer up to a maximum of Rs 4 lakh to the 2020 LSAT—India Scholar—the test taker who achieves the overall highest reported score on the LSAT—India at the upcoming May 17, 2020 test administration.

Kevin Washburn, chair of the LSAC Board of Trustees, said diversity has always been central to the Law School Admission Council’s mission. ‘I’m pleased to introduce the Shamnad Basheer Access to Justice Scholarship that extends his longstanding commitment to improving access to legal education for deserving students across India’s socioeconomic groups.

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Along with the second edition of the LSAT—India Topper Scholarship, we are hopeful that these opportunities will empower law students on their journey to becoming world-class lawyers, he said.

IDIA Charitable Trust representative said Professor Dr. Shamnad Basheer founded IDIA Charitable Trust to foster greater diversity, inclusion and accessibility in the legal ecosystem.

The scholarships announced by LSAC are a great step forward in this direction. We hope to see many more such initiatives such as needs based scholarships, bridge programs and accessible preparatory materials.’

‘Congratulations to LSAC for this wonderful initiative honouring Professor Basheer.’ These scholarships will cover tuition and halls of residence fees for the first year of the law programme, up to the maximum amount allocated for each scholarship.

Any underutilized amount from the first year can be rolled over to the subsequent year of law college. LSAC will also have the scholars present during future LSAC Global events. For more information on the scholarships and their terms and conditions, please visit ‘https://www.discoverlaw.in/scholarship-opportunities’

LSAC announces two scholarships

LSAT—India is one of the leading entrance tests for undergraduate and postgraduate law programmes in India, accepted by top law colleges as one of their admission criteria.

Applicants can register for the May 17, 2020 LSAT—India exam by visiting ‘www.discoverlaw.in/register-for-the-test’ They can also prepare for the test using the material that is free to download from ‘discoverlaw.in/resources’

LSAT—India is a standardised test adopted as an admission criterion by multiple law colleges across India. It measures skills that are considered essential for success in law school.

LSAT—India is specially created for admission to law schools in India by the Law School Admission Council, USA (LSAC). LSAC has been helping law schools in various countries evaluate the critical thinking skills of their applicants for more than 70 years. For more information interested candidates can send an email at ‘Discoverlawindia@LSAC.org’

LSAC announces two scholarships 2020  – Legal education in India is offered at different levels by the traditional universities and the specialized law universities and schools only after completion of an undergraduate degree or as an integrated degree.

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Bar Council of India prescribes the minimum curriculum required to be taught in order for an institution to be eligible for the grant of a law degree.

The Bar Council also carries on a period supervision of the institutions conferring the degree and evaluates their teaching methodology and curriculum and having determined that the institution meets the required standards, recognizes the institution and the degree conferred by it.

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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