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Patanjali’s advanced soil testing machine ‘Dharti Ka Doctor’ has been officially certified by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through its Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI). The machine would transform the landscape of soil testing in India by delivering faster, more accurate results at a reduced cost, said the founder of Patanjali Baba Ramdev on Saturday, adding that the ‘Dharti Ka Doctor’ machine was designed to boost the farmers’ incomes through rejuvenation of lands.
Acharya Balkrishna elaborated on the machine’s functionality, stating that it could test 12 key soil parameters, including vital nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potash and essential micronutrients like iron, zinc and copper. He highlighted that ‘Dharti Ka Doctor’ is the first of its kind in India to receive both a patent and CE certification.
The director, CSSRI, Rajendra Kumar Yadav said that it is the first machine in India capable of delivering such accurate results.
