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In the critical times of the outbreak of COVID-19 disease, SEED division of DST has supported numerous initiatives to combating the pandemic via direct technological intervention route. Presented here is the list, along with brief details, of all the initiatives as the access to authentic information is of paramount importance.
Facemask and Shield by Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology, Jadavpur
Vivekananda Institute of Biotechnology made three-layered face mask by following the standard as described by CAST (Centre for Appropriate Social Technologies), Jadavpur. These masks are being distributed at Nimpith, South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
Website link:
http://dsttara.in/InnerPages/COVIDDetails.aspx?COVIDId=28&Title=Face%20mask%20/%20Shield
Facemask and Shield by Society for Technology and
Development, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Society for Technology and Development had conducted training programmes for making 2/3 ply reusable sterilized cotton facemasks from 9th to 13th April 2020 at Nagwain, Malori, Badhyal & Kanaid villages of Distt. Mandi. In these programmes 30 women from 15 SHGs participated and got trained. They were also guided in proper usage, upkeep, sterilization and disposal of masks. After this training, these women trained other women of their groups in villages and made about 5000 masks till date. These masks have been distributed to migrant labourers and villagers of the area.
Website link:
http://dsttara.in/InnerPages/COVIDDetails.aspx?COVIDId=27&Title=Face%20mask%20/%20Shield
Facemask and Shield by
VIKSAT, Gujrat
VIKSAT is a Gujarat-based regional resource agency. One SHG member trained on facemask preparation has prepared 100 facemasks for vulnerable tribal community in Munai village, Bhiloda, Gujarat and also procured 100 facemasks from local authorities and distributed to needy vulnerable tribal families.These masks have been distributed to 100 households.
Website link:
http://dsttara.in/InnerPages/COVIDDetails.aspx?COVIDId=26&Title=Face%20mask%20/%20Shield
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