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CSIR–NIST, Bio Vastum Solutions partner to introduce breakthrough biomedical waste-to-soil technology

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 23 (UNI) CSIR–National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (CSIR–NIST) has entered into a collaboration with Angamaly-based startup Bio Vastum Solutions to deploy a globally patented technology for the safe conversion of biomedical waste into a soil substitutes.
The technology transfer agreement was formally handed over by Dr. N. Kalaiselvi, Secretary, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) and Director General, CSIR, to Dr. Joshy Varkey, Managing Director of Bio Vastum Solutions, at the CSIR–NIST campus in Pappanamkode, Thiruvananthapuram.
The ceremony was attended by Dr. C. Anandaramakrishnan, Director, CSIR–NIST; Dr. Nishi, Head, CSIR Business Development Division; and Dr. Sreejith Shankar, Head, Innovation Centre.
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