Kolkata, June 4, 2021

After several other States in the plains, MSME DI Jammu along with Federation Chamber of Industries Kashmir (FCIK) has now shown its interest in the CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur developed Oxygen Enrichment Unit (OEU) technology, which is capable of serving as a ready means of solution to the oxygen supply crisis in the rugged mountainous region. Today, MSME DI, Jammu along with FCIK, SIDBI, the representatives of several MSME stakeholders along with start-ups joined a webinar on the Oxygen Enrichment Unit technology, where the CSIR-CMERI, Durgapur Director, Prof (Dr.) Harish Hirani was the main speaker.

Prof. (Dr.) Hirani focussed on the indigenously developed technology of Oxygen Enrichment Unit (OEU) by the Institute and said that this may be the most effective available solution for Oxygen Therapy. Speaking about the different masks being used for the therapy through concentrators, he mentioned that there may be potential risk of spreading of infection from the open mouth and nose during the exhaling and coughing of patients to the surroundings. This situation may be available even at an Isolation Centres. As such, using N95 Masks or NIV Masks may be the better option to save others from infection during such therapy. Along with proper masks appropriate level of flow and right percent of Oxygen (FiO2) are also necessary.

CSIR-CMERI developed indigenous technology may prove to be very much effective. The comparison of the Institute developed OEU shows significant results on several parameters against the standard concentrators available in the market in terms of Higher Flow Rate, FiO2 level, consistent performance for a longer period, ability to work on High Altitude. This would be extremely helpful in enclosed spaces such as Isolation Wards. In coming days OEU will be required as a domestic household item for every home. The technology has already been transferred to 13 Business Enterprises and they are steadily rolling their product into the market

Sh. Saheel Allaqband, Assistant Director, MSME DI, Jammu appreciated the efforts of CSIR-CMERI for developing the indigenous technology and spreading the awareness to all stakeholders of the society. Applauding the indigenous technology developed by CSIR-CMERI, he stressed upon the futuristic perspective as he found the technology containing the potential to fulfil the needs of the people of Jammu & Kashmir. He also requested Prof. (Dr.) Hirani to attend similar programmes which may be arranged by them with the medical fraternity of the territory in the coming days.

 

Dr. Ashwani Kumar, Dy. Director MSME- J&K said, the webinar has been very fruitful and thanked Prof. (Fr.) Hirani for sharing very valuable information to the MSME people and the industries of the J&K State and requested him for exploring the possibilities of on boarding the maximum number of MSMEs through the Institute developed technology for the benefit of the society as well as for mutual prospects of all stakeholders.

 

Shri Sanjeet Verma, Incharge, SIDBI-J&K explained the financial assistance under the new schemes of SIDBI particularly SHWAS & AROG for containing the spread of the pandemic through healthcare equipment and pharmacy products for the MSME sectors.

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