Nauni university makes sanitisers

Tribune News Service

Solan, March 22

Scientists of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, have manufactured an in-house herbal moisturising hand sanitiser for employees and researchers.

The product was launched by Vice-Chancellor Dr Parvinder Kaushal on International Day of Forests last evening.

A team, led by principal phytochemist Dr Yash Pal Sharma, includes scientists Dr Meenu Sood, Dr Rohit Sharma and analyst Chitralekha Bhardwaj.

In the first phase, the sanitisers will be distributed among offices and departments of the university.

“The product has been developed using local herbal products grown at the university. The alcohol content in the sanitiser is as per the guidelines of WHO and can be used to protect against viral and bacterial strains,” said Dr Yashpal Sharma.

It comprises natural extracted oils and products, which enhance antiseptic properties and act against bacterial contamination. It also provides cooling and natural fragrance along with moisturising the skin.

Dr Parvinder Kaushal, Vice-Chancellor, appreciated the efforts of the scientists in developing the product. He said it was good that the university was releasing an eco-friendly product developed from forest wealth at a time when its demand was high.

He urged the scientists to improve the product, adding that more such eco-friendly products, using locally available raw material, should be developed.

Dr Kulwant Rai Sharma, Dean, College of Forestry, Dr KK Raina, professor and head, department of business management, Dr Ravinder Sharma, Joint Director, Research, and scientists of the forest products department were present on the occasion.