Manhattan, Kan. — The local business community is applauding the announcement by India’s Prathista Industries Ltd. to establish a research and production facility here to bring its unique eco-friendly fermentation technology for agriculture nutrients and feed additives for the first time in North America. The company plans to create up to ten well-paying jobs while partnering with Kansas State on research. After a few years of initial R&D work, Prathista plans to construct a 52,000 square foot permanent manufacturing facility that would create approximately 50 new jobs.