IIT-Jodhpur develops masks using 3-D technology for health workers

“We supplied it to the district authorities for use and received a positive feedback,” said Sharma, adding that the technology has been transferred to Iskon Surgicals who will be producing the masks. Likewise, the National Institute of Technology (NIFT), Jodhpur, has designed a personal protection equipment (PPE) kit for the medical staff.

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NIFT Director Vijay Deshmukh said they had obtained the fabric from the local market to develop the prototype and trained women associated with self-help groups for its production.

The Jodhpur Municipal Corporation (JMC) has decided to provide the kit to its employees working in the field. “We have got 300 kits prepared and are preparing to distribute them among our employees for their safety,” said Municipal Commissioner Suresh Kumar.