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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Belagavi youth’s murder case projected as road accident, cracked in Uttara Kannada; Three arrested
Karwar: Uttara Kannada police have cracked a murder case in which a Belagavi youth was killed and his body burnt inside a car to make it appear like a road accident.
Addressing a press meet in the city, Superintendent of Police Deepan M.N. said three accused from Old Hubballi have been arrested in connection with the case. The crime was a pre-planned act driven by personal enmity, he said.
The case came to light on April 8 morning when a car (KA-04/MJ-8996) was found completely burnt in a roadside ditch near Talekumbri bus stand in Yellapur. Only charred human remains were found inside the vehicle. Initially, it was suspected to be an accident caused by overspeeding, and a case was registered at Yellapur police station based on a complaint filed by the deceased’s father, Jagannath Dhapale.
However, the father later expressed suspicion that his son’s death was not accidental, prompting a detailed investigation.
Taking the matter seriously, two special teams were formed under the leadership of Yellapur Inspector Ramesh Hanapur. On analysing technical evidence and CCTV footage, police found that it was a planned murder.
The accused have been identified as Abdul Raheem Basheer Ahmed Mujawar (32), Maulasab Bavahan Wada (36) and Dadapeer alias Aftab Mehboob Saab Balasangi (22), all chicken traders from Old Hubballi.
Police have seized the car used in the crime along with two scooters. The accused have been remanded to judicial custody.
Investigations revealed that the accused killed Nitesh Dhapale due to personal enmity and later set the car on fire along with the body to project it as an accident.
SP Deepan M.N. appreciated the efforts of Inspector Ramesh Hanapur, PSIs Rajashekhar Vandali and Siddappa Gudi, and the entire team for solving the complex case.
