India’s first anti-pesticide bodysuit named Kisan Kavach, designed to protect farmers from the harmful effects of pesticide exposure was launched. This launch represents a significant step towards ensuring the safety of farmers and aligns with Central Government’s vision of using science and technology to empower agriculture.

About Kisan Kavach

It is an indigenous ‘anti-pesticide’ suit developed to provide essential protection against pesticide-induced toxicity.

Provides protection against: Pesticide-induced health complications like breathing disorders, vision loss, and, in extreme cases, death

Developed by: BRIC-inStem, Bangalore in collaboration with Sepio Health Pvt. Ltd.

Its Protective Shield includes: Full-body suit, mask, headshield, and gloves, offering comprehensive protection.

Price and Lifespan: Priced at Rs 4,000 and is washable, reusable, and can last up to two years with up to 150 washes.

Fabric: It features advanced fabric technology that deactivates harmful pesticides upon contact, ensuring maximum safety for farmers.

Manufacturing Process: The fabric works through a process where a nucleophile is covalently attached to cotton fibres, allowing it to neutralize pesticides via nucleophilic-mediated hydrolysis.