Developed functional copolymers containing iron(III) for arsenic removal.
60 domestic filters were installed at arsenic affected sites of Bashirhat and Merudandi villages of 24 (N) Parganas, of West Bengal.
5 community scale units were installed in the same region for the benefit of local community present in the arsenic affected sites.
Developed a Arsenic Field Test Kit
A low cost arsenic field test kit was developed for the benefit of local beneficiaries to test their drinking water for arsenic contamination levels.
Patent:
Indian Patent filed: (Ref.No. 0319/DEL/2010) Preparation of polymeric compositions for arsenic removal from ground waters, Anand Pritpal Singh, Popat Kiritkumar Mangaldas, D.Gangadharan, Ajit sinh Gohil.