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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH EFFORTS ON COVID-19 BY
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF TECHNOLOGY (NITs)
Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar released newsletter dedicated to COVID-19 initiatives
Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (NITJ) had released its monthly Newsletter from April to June, 2020 specially focused on COVID-19. In its Newsletter, NITJ emphasizes on few initiatives which was taken by NITJ like dispensing of free food, contribution to PM Care fund, devising and operation of shoe sanitization facility at the main entrance gate, development and distribution of low-cost indigenous hand sanitizers, low-cost facemasks, full-body PPE and development of service robot prototype, and chemical-free sanitization set-up. Additionally, TEQIP-III projects to the tune of Rs. 17 lakh had been sanctioned on the theme to combat the COVID-19 menace.
Website Link:
https://www.nitj.ac.in/nitj_files/links/Newsletter-AprilJune-2020_83515.pdf
Mission Fateh launched by NITJ to fight against COVID-19
In order to create awareness about the COVID-19, a month-long awareness drive had been initiated by Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar (NITJ) with the support of Punjab Government. Under this drive, the state government created awareness about eleven factors emphasizing that the threat of the virus has not diminished. Mission Fateh symbolizes the resolve of the people of Punjab to halt the spread of the Novel Coronavirus through discipline, cooperation and
compassion: Discipline in observing all precautions, cooperation with the state government by faithfully abiding by the lockdown restrictions, and compassion towards the poor by helping them and giving them aid. It is the true reflection of the spirit of people of Punjab that can overcome all odds to emerge victorious.
Website Link:
https://www.nitj.ac.in/nitj_files/News/MissionFateh-FightingCovid19_20063068883.pdf
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