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New Delhi: Union Minister of Education Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ virtually launched “World 1st affordable and long-lasting hygiene product DuroKea Series”, developed by IIT Hyderabad researchers. Researcher from Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad led Dr. Jyotsnendu Giri, Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering and founder EaffoCare Innovation Pvt. Ltd incubating at iTIC, IIT Hyderabad has developed innovative DuroKea long-lasting technologies to combat COVID-19 virus spreading. Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Hyderabad, Shri B. V. R. Mohan Reddy; Prof. Founder Dean ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Hyderabad, M. Srinivas; Director IIT Hyderabad, Prof. B. S. Murty and other officials from IIT Hyderabad were present on the occasion.
IIT-H develops affordable & long-lasting hygiene product DuroKea Series
IIT-H develops affordable & long-lasting hygiene product DuroKea Series
16 April 2021 | News
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Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ has virtually launched World 1st affordable and long-lasting hygiene product DuroKea Series , developed by IIT Hyderabad researchers.
Speaking on the occasion Pokhriyal said that Durokea Product is aligned with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attain self-reliance. This next-generation DuroKea antimicrobial technology starts at Rs 189, kills 99.99 per cent of germs instantly and leaves behind the long-lasting protective nanoscale coating up to 35 days till the next wash, he said.
The Minister informed that the unique property of DuroKea range is to ensure instant killing (within 60 sec) and prolonged protection which is an immense necessity during this current pandemic situation.