SVSU and Elofic develop OXY HEPAfire oxygen concentrator

During the second phase of the Covid pandemic, Prof Raj Nehru, Vice-Chancellor, Shri Vishwakarma Skill University (SVSU) took many initiatives to serve society. One such initiative was to develop a state-of-the-art oxygen concentrator OXY HEPAfire – under the project Sanjeevani towards self-reliant India. SVSU, in collaboration with Elofic Industries Limited, Faridabad, set it in a record time with unique features. For the development of the oxygen concentrator, M.B. Sahni, Chairman, Elofic, and K.D. Sahni, Vice Chairman, Elofic came forward to help humanity. They helped SVSU to exercise the pandemic problem of oxygen shortage.

To share the success story, a national webinar on ‘Atamnirbhar Bharat: Challenges and Opportunities in Developing Oxygen Concentrator’ was organised. It began with an introductory welcome by Prof S.K. Anand and after that Prof Jyoti Rana welcomed all the dignitaries. The webinar was moderated by Dr Preeti.

Eminent speakers of various universities and IITs shared their opinions. Prof R.S. Rathore talked about the employment scenario. Further, Prof Nehru emphasised the innovations of India that led the world in many fields including astrology, agriculture, and medical, etc. Prof Navin Sheth, Vice-Chancellor, Gujarat Technological University (GTU) spoke about the role of universities in promoting Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Prof V.K. Rattan, Vice-Chancellor, GNA University explained the functions of Zeolite and their various grades. Later, Dr Shiva S., Assistant Professor, IIT Jammu explained the mechanism of the oxygen concentrator. Prof Suresh Kumar, Dean Engineering, SVSU, and Kamlesh Kaul, Vice President, Elofic presented their journey of developing the oxygen concentrator with a team of nine members. The vote of thanks was given by Dr Anuj Kumar Shukla.

The clinical trials of project Sanjeevani shall start soon in PGIMER, Rohtak before its bulk production. Students, teachers, entrepreneurs, professors, and scientists from all across the country attended the webinar.