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IIT-Delhi creates vegan egg from plants; mock meat coming soon

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Indianexpress

The new substance, created by IIT-Delhi, is made from lentils and has the same protein-level, taste and cooking procedure as real eggs, Plant-based mutton, chicken, beef and turkey will be released soon.

IIT-Delhi creates vegan egg from plants; mock meat coming soon

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi has created a plant-based ‘egg’ and will soon launch sausages, beef, mutton, chicken, turkey from plant produce. These vegetarian or mock meat products are similar in taste to the original and are created inside labs as an ‘environment-friendly’ healthy alternative.

An egg made of moong (split green gram) will be displayed during Industry Day on September 21 at IIT-Delhi where over 150 industry players are expected to visit. The research is being headed by Kavya Dashora, assistant professor at Centre for Rural Development and Technology, IIT-Delhi.

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“Most people who want to switch to vegetarian food stuck to meat because of its taste and protein value. We have taken care of both aspects, using normal farm produce. For the vegan egg, we have used protein isolation technology and extrusion technology for meat,” explained Dashora.

This mock meat, claims the researcher, will cost similar to non-veg alternatives. “It will be a cleaner source of protein; the egg, for instance, has zero cholesterol and is gluten-free. There is no risk of animal-based diseases, such as bird flu, and the concept prevents cruelty on animals as well,” she informed.

Dashora, along with several students from the institute, had been working on the project for a year now. The products are available for sale through their website plantmade.in, where one can currently pick up vegan paneer and plant-based anda bhurji (scrambled eggs).

Rahul Dewan, from Four Pursuits Ventures, who has funded this research remarked, “Meat production through animal slaughter is one of the biggest causes of greenhouse emission. This product would not only be a tastier, healthier alternative for non-vegetarian dishes but also save the environment.”

He pointed out, “Since these are based on farm produce, the team will directly work with farmers and this will, in turn, support the government’s aim to increase their income.”

The annual industry day at IIT-Delhi will also see several other innovations including a Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) funded project to reduce the weight of bullet-proof jackets used by the armed forces. Currently, the jackets weigh around 10.5 kg, while IIT-Delhi’s innovation would put them at around 7.5 kg. The nearly 200 other innovations include a water-activated powerless heating system, a tool to detect cancer tissues and a drone to lift weights.

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Delhi-NCR transport strike today: All you need to know in 10 points

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Hindustan Times

Commuters are likely to face problems as public transport would be off the roads on Thursday. The strike comes days after Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said the new law has improved traffic situation on Delhi roads.

Schools in the National Capital Region will remain closed on Thursday as transport associations in Delhi and Noida have called for a strike to protest against the hefty penalties for road traffic violations under the newly amended Motor Vehicles (MV) Act.

Here are the top 10 points in this story:

1- The United Front of Transport Associations (UFTA) has called for the strike which represents 41 associations and unions of goods and passenger segments, including trucks, buses, autos, tempos, maxi-cabs and taxis plying in the Delhi-NCR region.

2- UFTA’s office bearers on Wednesday alleged that both the central and Delhi government are forcing them to go for the strike.

3- “On Thursday, it will be a one-day strike. But, we will have a general body meeting in two-three days. By then, if the Central or state government do not come up with a solution, then we shall go on an indefinite strike,” said Harish Sabharwal, chairman, UFTA.

4- The total expected per day loss in revenue of the transporters owing to the strike is going to be about Rs 23,000 crore.

5- Private buses, auto-rickshaws, a section of app-based cabs, trucks, grameen sevas and school vans will be off the roads on Thursday.

6- Many parents received messages from their children’s schools informing them that educational institutes will be closed on Thursday.

7- Some schools have decided to postpone exams that were scheduled to be held on Thursday and many have extended their preparatory leaves.

8- Most of the schools in Ghaziabad too will remain shut on Thursday. “We have asked all our member schools to remain shut on Thursday. This is because we do not wish to risk the safety of our children in case the protests turn violent. We have 86 members schools and all of them will stay shut on Thursday,” said Subhash Jain, chairperson of the Independent Schools Federation.

9- The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill came into effect on September 1. It has enhanced the penalties for driving errors like not wearing a seat belt, jumping red light, drunk driving errors, among others.

10- The penalty for vehicle without number plate has been increased from Rs 300 to Rs 500, if a driver is caught without licence, he will have to pay Rs 1,000. For talking on mobile phone while driving the fine has been raised from Rs 500 to Rs 1000. Driving without helmet/seat belt will be Rs 500 for first offence and Rs 1,000 for subsequent offences.

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