The Biotech Council for Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology (COXBIT) was established in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. In this Centre, research and development activities will be carried out under public-private partnership mode to develop super active enzymes biomolecules, biobased products, hormones for fruit ripening, plant growth stimulants, bioinformatics and similar bio-inputs for the commercial benefit of farmers.
Dr. N. Senthil, Director, Centre for Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, on behalf of the Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology (COXBIT), TNAU, Coimbatore and Mr. N.M.Vishal Adithiya, Founder & Chief Executive Officer M/s. VR BOOM CHARGE LLP, Coimbatore, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) on 08.08.2025 in the presence of Dr. R. Thamizh Vendan, Acting Vice-Chancellor and Registrar of TNAU, Coimbatore.
M/s. VR BOOM CHARGE LLP (Boom.EV) is expanding into the agri-tech sector with new range of EV powered agricultural machinery. Their upcoming innovation includes compact electric tractors and tillers, solar-assisted cold-chain EVs, autonomous utility vehicles for field operations, and battery-swap enabled agri drones designed for small and mid-size farms. Boom.
Dr. A. Senthil, Professor and Head, Department of Crop Physiology, Dr. E. Kokiladevi, Professor & Head, Dept. of Plant Biotechnology, were present.