The objective of the Ministry of Science is to help in making necessary medical equipment related to it, technical help in treatment and other techniques related to fight with COVID-19.
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To deal with the second wave of COVID-19, the central government is now preparing to seek help from start-ups and technology-related companies. The Union Ministry of Science and Technology has sought applications from the country’s start-ups and companies, so that new technology and products can be developed to face this crisis. The Ministry has issued a press release saying that new technologies will help in addressing the current challenges of COVID and for this the company can submit applications by 31 May.
The Ministry of Science has started a new initiative called NIDHI4COVID2.0, under which companies can apply. Through this, financial assistance will be provided to those start-up companies registered in India, which provide oxygen innovation, easy to carry goods, medical aid equipment, technical help in treatment and other things related to fighting COVID-19. Will be able to give solution through
The Ministry of Science said that in the current situation, start-ups can play an important role in bringing new technology and products to the market. This will make the country stronger on different front in the fight with Kovad. The technologies of some start-ups are already effective, but they need financial and market support so that they can move forward.
This initiative is a special campaign of the National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB) under the Ministry of Science. Under this, the country will be supported for domestic solutions and new technology to meet the current challenge of the crisis of the COVID epidemic. In order to apply, start-up companies must be less than 10 years old. The applying company should have a 51% Indian shareholding in the startup.
Information related to the application will be found on the website of NIDHI4COVID
Presently, the products and parts needed to manufacture medical equipment such as oxygen concentrators are being imported. The aim of the Ministry of Science and Technology is to make such a product in India. For this, the Ministry will provide financial help. Qualified start-ups will be given financial assistance and cooperation will be made in advancing their products and technology, so that it can be prepared rapidly in the country.
Professor Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, said, “Many products – specialized valves, zeolite materials, oilless and voiceless small compressors, gas sensors are imported to make medical goods such as oxygen concentrators. . They are also used in other sectors. ” The process and eligibility related to the application can be seen on dstnidhi4covid.in.
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