Miklens Bio Pvt. Ltd, a Research and Development
driven Agri Microbial Technology (AMT) product start-up headquartered in Mumbai
has announced the inauguration of its first manufacturing facility in Bengaluru. The plant was inaugurated by
Dr. Stephen Devanesan, Former Dean,
Faculty of Agriculture, Professor, Principal Scientist & Associate Director
of Research, Kerala Agricultural University, in
the presence of Miklens Bio management team, scientists and organic farming
activists.
Miklens Bio manufacturing facility & R & D laboratory
is spread over 10,000 sq. ft. and has an installed capacity to manufacture 10
lakh litres annually. The in-house developed research-based agri inputs to be
manufactured will include Plant
Growth Enhancers, Plant Protection, Bio-Fertilizers and Bio-Pesticides.
Importantly these products are pest & pathogen specific and not crop
specific, thus offering farmers the choice to use only those inputs which meet
their specific requirement.
With
the plant starting commercial production, Miklens Bio will have the necessary
edge to scale up their production to meet the demand of our farmer brethren.
These products have undergone extensive trials under lab and open field
conditions. Miklens Bio has been certified as “Approved Input for Organic
Agriculture” by Control Union a reputed certifying agency worldwide. In
addition to this, the products have been tested in Canada for their efficacy.
Inaugurating
the facility, Dr. Stephen Devanesan, said, “It
is heartening to note that start-ups like Miklens Bio through their research
are developing and manufacturing products that have profound impact on our
eco-system and paving way for sustainable growth. Miklens Bio agri inputs, I am
sure would go a long way in helping our farmers increase yields, improve crop
quality, ensure residue free cultivation and in the process not only improve
their income but also help reduce health hazards of consumers. I am told that
the products are derived from nature and thus they are not only good for the
soil but also monetarily viable for the farmers in comparison with the
synthetic counterparts.”
According
to Santosh Nair, Founder & Managing
Director, Miklens Bio Pvt. Ltd., “We believe in sustainable &
responsible agricultural practices and as a natural corollary our bio products
promote the idea of ‘Farming with naturally driven microbes’ with a goal to
reduce the dependence on toxic chemical based inputs. Our effort is to bring to
the market agricultural inputs that are globally accepted because of the
positive impact they have on farming communities, and on the society.”
Further,
he said, we aim to become a preferred supplier in the “Pure Bio” segment. Our
research focus is to develop & manufacture various biotechnology-based
agricultural inputs to cater to the need of farming community by promoting the
effective advantage of bio-based agri inputs. Also, our research initiatives
will focus on developing innovative products that are not only eco-friendly but
safe and help in increasing the yields across crops, he added.
Our
bio start-up has an ambitious goal to promote sustainable edge to the society
and environment, pointed out Dr. Nisha M
M, Director - Research, Miklens Bio Pvt. Ltd. Following this mission, we
are building mastery in developing bio products that help in Residue Free
Cultivation. This advocate’s use of products derived from microbial sources.
Besides being perfect natural replacements for chemical pesticides, these
products are cost-effective as well and assimilate into the ecosystem without
leaving any toxic residue. Unlike broad-spectrum synthetic chemicals, these
products work specifically against certain target organisms without harming
beneficial organisms, she added.
