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The exam is for the courses like MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH (BAMS, BUMS, and BHMS). The exam scores are valid for both government and private medical institutions of the country. It is also for students who intend to pursue primary medical qualifications abroad. 

Before NEET was introduced as the national-level medical entrance exam for the UG courses, every state of India used to conduct their entrance tests. Famous medical colleges like AIIMS, JIPMER, etc used to conduct their separate medical test as well. 

NEET 2022 

So, the latest and one of the best news for medical aspirants out there has been rolled out in the NEET 2022 exam notification. The news is that different states Haryana, UP, etc will give free coaching to the medical aspirants. The government of these states are going to do this for the aspirants. But, this coaching is for only the students falling into the financially weaker sections of society. 

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This decision about NEET 2022 has been taken by the government because NEET is one of the toughest exams to crack. It needs a lot of hard work, time, proper guidance, and practice. The students take coaching to pass this course but not everyone can take up coaching. 

This is because the NEET coaching fee is usually on the higher side. So, to make it easier for the financially weaker students, the government has taken this step. Both the central and the state governments have taken this decision together. 

NEET 2022 Free Courses 

All the aspirants of NEET 2022 who are eligible for this free coaching can avail of it on the official website of NTA under their free coaching services. In the coaching services on the website, there are lectures and videos of the best medical professors from across the country. It is very easy to access these courses and get trained from them. 

Along with the free lectures, there are also free mock test series available to let the students practise mock tests. To help the students even further with NEET 2022 exams, NTA has also launched UI mock test app and NTA NEET Abhyas. The students can make use of these to practise last year’s question papers. 

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Under this programme, the students are also given a stipend of Rs 2,500 per month to cover their travel and stationery expenses. 

UP Government Training 

Just like Delhi’s government, UP’s government also has a special programme for this purpose called the Abhiuday yojna. This is for NEET students including NEET 2022 students. The course is accessible at abhyuday.up.gov.in.

Haryana Government Training 

The Haryana government is going to coach the NEET aspirants from the 10th and 12th classes. They have a scheme called ‘under 100’. Under this scheme, the 10th-class students who get 80% marks can apply for this coaching. 

Designed to monitor the freshness of seafood in real-time by responding to pH changes, the film offers a practical solution for improving food safety and reducing waste.

This film detects the release of volatile amines, compounds typically associated with spoilage, and indicates food quality through visible color changes, say sources from NIT Rourkela.

These natural components make the film biodegradable, safe, and responsive, aligning with sustainability goals and offering a non-invasive way to assess seafood freshness.

Findings

The findings of this research have been published in the journal Food Packaging and Shelf Life in a paper co-authored by Prof. Preetam Sarkar (as the lead corresponding author), along with his research scholars, Mr. Rahul Thakur, Miss Harshi Singhi, Mr. Vedsagar Rajesh Suryavanshi, and Dr. Ravichandran Santhosh.

Other co-authors in this work include Dr. Khalid Gul from NIT Rourkela, Dr. Swarup Roy from Lovely Professional University, Dr. Srinivas Janaswamy from South Dakota State University, Brookings, USA and Dr. Kirtiraj K. Gaikwad from IIT Roorkee.

Fishing

India is the world’s second-largest fish-producing nation, contributing approximately 8% of global fish production, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

It also holds the distinction of being the top five producer of shrimp globally, with frozen shrimp being the top export commodity.

Given the scale and importance of seafood production, innovations that ensure freshness and reduce spoilage are of immense value, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

In this context, intelligent packaging systems, which preserve food while monitoring its quality, are rapidly gaining global interest.

Unlike conventional packaging that serves merely as a protective barrier, the intelligent packaging film developed by NIT Rourkela team offers visual cues about the product’s condition, making it a promising solution for enhancing food safety and reducing waste.

The beetroot peel extract was prepared separately, and then combined with the starch, gum tragacanth, and a small amount of glycerol to cast the films.

These were dried and tested for their pH-sensitivity and effectiveness in monitoring seafood freshness, said Prof Preetam of NIT Rourkela.

Pigments

Beetroot peels contain betalains, a group of pigments known for their bright colours and pH sensitivity, say NIT Rourkela researchers.

These pigments also offer antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits, making them suitable for food-related applications.

Incorporating these natural compounds into the starch-based film creates a biodegradable, safe, and responsive packaging material.

When the seafood begins to spoil and pH levels rise, the film changes colour, providing a clear visual indicator of freshness.

Starch

The choice of Kodo millet starch and gum tragacanth contributes to the film’s biodegradable and eco-friendly profile.

Kodo millet is an underutilised grain with excellent film-forming properties, while gum tragacanth enhances the mechanical strength and flexibility of the material.

The researchers believe that using such agricultural by-products not only supports sustainability but also adds value to food processing waste, such as beetroot peels.

At the laboratory scale, the cost of producing the film was estimated approximately Rs. 900 per kilogram.

When scaled up for industrial production, the cost is projected to range between Rs. 400 and Rs. 600 per kilogram, making it a potentially viable option for commercial use.

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