IDS donates ‘Hands-free Sanitizer Dispenser’ to hospitals under ‘Giving back to the society’ drive
Mangaluru (Press release): The Indian Design School (IDS) designed and donated an innovative ‘Hands-free Sanitizer Dispenser’ to major hospitals in Mangalore on Monday, 4th May 2020, as a part of their ‘Giving Back to the Society’ drive. This was done as a necessary step towards making the hospitals stronger in the fight against COVID 19.
From its inception, the Indian Design School has been making two areas its main priority – Education comes first and Giving back to the society. It is this strong belief of theirs that made them take responsibility as an institute in the time of crisis and help those in need through what they do best – innovative designs. Under the guidance of its Chairman, Ar. Mohammed Nissar, the IDS Team worked tirelessly to make its contribution in the time of need. The whole “thought-to-reality” process has been best highlighted in the following stages –
Stage 1 – Brainstorming
Ever since the lockdown began, the IDS team had been constantly thinking of means to help the hospitals and the society through the power of design. This resulted in a one week long non-stop process of providing hospitals and other public spaces what they need the most – a foot operated hand sanitizer dispenser, to make disinfection handsfree and reduce the spread of infection. Just as every innovative idea, this one too began its journey from humble beginnings – a pen and paper. The IDS Team worked out every possible permutation and combinations to make the design easy to use and easy to manufacture, while being cost effective. The pictures best exemplify the process.
Stage 2 – Fabrication
Once the design was finalised, the next step was materialising the design. The working drawings of the finalised design was then sent to the fabricator where design came into reality. High grade stainless steel was used in its production as IDS believes in “quality comes first” approach. The fabrication was done as quickly as possible so that the finished product could be tested.
Stage 3 – Testing
Once the product was fabricated, it had to be rigorously tested for its usability, strength, durability and possible issues and flaws in practical use. Fortunately, the design turned out to be flawless and strong. This was confirmed after many usages and hard testing both in the factory as well as in the institute.
Stage 4 – Giving Back to the Society
Once a sufficient number of prototypes were produced, Ar. Mohammed Nissar (Chairman of IDS) and Ar. Ramnath Nayak (Principal of IDS) began the donation drive. The innovative ‘Hands-free Sanitizer Dispenser’ was donated to the Wenlock Hospital and the Govt. Lady Goschen Hospital on Monday, 4th of May 2020. The donation was done in coordination with Dr Sadashiva (DMO Wenlock Hospital), Dr Jacintha (CMO Wenlock Hospital), Dr Thajuddeen (Physician & Team A leader, Wenlock Hospital) and Dr. Savitha B.S. (Medical Superintendent, Govt. Lady Goschen Hospital)
The doctors and administrative staff of these hospitals praised the gesture of IIID MRC calling it “a noble gesture in the hour of crisis for providing the much-needed equipment.” The entire process was kept low profile. Nonetheless, the Karnataka State Health Department sought it necessary to let the deed go unnoticed. They sent a letter of appreciation to IDS praising their timely help and support.
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Minister Patil chairs industry meetings to chart growth for key sectors in Karnataka
Bengaluru (PTI): Karnataka Minister M B Patil on Tuesday chaired meetings with industry representatives from the aerospace and defence, machine tools, auto/EV, and green energy sectors to discuss sector growth and government support measures.
The meetings were attended by leading industrialists and their representatives, with some participating virtually.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister for Large and Medium Industries said Karnataka is at the forefront of the country’s aerospace and defence sectors.
He noted that Suzuki and Toyota plan to launch aerial taxi services in Japan by 2028, with Bengaluru-based Sasmos supplying electrical equipment for the project.
Industrialists suggested introducing similar “fly-taxi” services in Karnataka through an appropriate policy, which Patil said would be examined seriously.
The minister highlighted the need to establish testing centres and Common Facility Centres for the aerospace and defence industries and assured that these facilities would be provided.
Suggestions were also made to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for sector growth.
Karnataka has urged the Central Government to approve Defence Corridor projects in the Bengaluru North–Kolar–Chikkaballapur and Dharawada–Vijayapura–Belagavi regions.
Industrialists also suggested a corridor between Bengaluru and Mysuru, Patil said.
He said Karnataka aims to become a hub for defence electronics manufacturing, with plans to establish a 200-acre Defence Electronics Park and a 100-acre Avionics and Sensor Park.
These projects will be implemented once the Special Investment Region is operational, and land availability will not be an issue.
On the machine tools sector, Patil said the industry has recorded an annual turnover of Rs 36,500 crore and is witnessing steady growth.
Large-scale exhibitions have increased demand, and the state must strengthen its capabilities to develop control systems for heavy machinery. One testing unit is already operational in Bengaluru, with another planned for Tumakuru. Expansion of vocational training institutes in industrial areas is also underway.
In the Auto and EV sector, Vision Group members highlighted the need for a network of dry ports and more EV charging stations across the state.
Patil noted that the Tata Group is manufacturing EV buses in Dharawada for nationwide supply. Plans for mini excavator production and export facilitation were also discussed, along with the establishment of a testing facility for two-wheeler EVs.
For the Green Energy sector, the group emphasised the need for a suitable policy on battery-based energy storage and the establishment of data centres.
Patil assured that the government will seriously consider all suggestions and respond positively.
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