Kolkata, Jun 4 (UNI) 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.
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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