MAHENDERGARH. 23.10.25-In a significant stride toward sustainable and organic agriculture, researchers at the Central University of Haryana (CUH) have developed innovative bioformulations under the product name “Soil Health Plus”, designed to enhance plant growth under stress and improve overall soil health. The initiative has been developed under the leadership and vision of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar, who has consistently promoted sustainable and organic farming practices by harnessing indigenous knowledge and traditional wisdom in modern research.

Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar congratulated the research team for securing this prestigious grant and appreciated their efforts in translating scientific research into real-world agricultural solutions. He remarked, “Such initiatives reflect CUH’s growing leadership in biotechnology and its commitment to addressing national challenges in food and environmental security.”

This translational research is supported by the university’s first-ever BIRAC-PACE grant worth Rs. 40 lakh, sanctioned for the project titled “Development of silicate-solubilising bacteria-based plant growth promoting formulation to improve plant resilience under stress conditions.” Led by Prof. Rupesh Deshmukh and Dr. Humira Sonah, the project focuses on developing a range of bioformulation-based products aimed at improving crop resilience to adverse environmental stresses such as drought and salinity, while simultaneously enriching soil microbial activity to restore fertility and structure. Collectively, these innovations are expected to bring measurable improvements in soil vitality, crop productivity, and sustainable farming systems.
The research team including Mr. Pawan Kumar, Mr. Badal Mahakalkar, Mr. Vaibhav Yadav, Mr. Aakash Maurya, Ms. Pragati, Ms. Geetanjali Joshi, Ms. Sandra, Ms. Daya, Mr. Mukesh Meghwal, and Dr. Sreeja Sudhakarn will play a key role in project implementation. Their work will focus on experimental validation, large-scale formulation development, and field performance trials to assess real-world efficacy.
This accomplishment marks a major milestone in CUH’s research journey, reinforcing its commitment to developing eco-friendly, science-driven innovations that contribute to India’s agricultural resilience, food security, and environmental sustainability.