Mahindra's in-house ventilator to go for govt approvals soon, even as world seeks solution

Joining hands with government to fight Coronavirus pandemic, Mahindra group appears to have made a breakthrough in its attempt to make ventilators, that will play a crucial role during se times. Pawan K Goenka, Managing Director of Mahindra & Mahindra, shared a video on Twitter on Monday showing Mahindra’s in-house effort for an affordable respiratory device. He said project is near fruition.

'Looking for ideas on what to call it?'

"Video shows a working model. Packaging yet to be done. Testing started. Looking for ideas on what to call it? Will go fo approvals soon," Dr Goenka said. ⁦

Goenka had on Saturday anunced  production of 'Face Shields' for healthcare workers who are in forefront in fight against coronavirus. "With a design sourced from our partner Ford Motor, we are w ready to make this Face Shield for use of medical service providers. We are targeting to make 500 on Monday and n ramp up," said Goenka on his Twitter handle.

Following this anuncement, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra thanked Goenka and Ford Motor for ir contribution in production of face shields.

Ventilators are need of hour worldwide, with even most advanced nations like US facing shorts and having to go to desperate lengths to ensure supply, and some, including India, having to place orders with Chinese manufacturers.

Coronavirus pandemic in India

Meanwhile, India on Monday witnessed 227 new coronavirus cases, biggest spike in a day so far, taking total number of infection cases in country to 1251. Four people have also died in last 24 hours due to deadly virus, according to Ministry of Health Affairs.

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death toll from infection in country stands at 32. re are 1117 active cases in country with state of Kerala contributing highest number of cases which stands at 202. 101 people who were infected with coronavirus have been discharged after receiving treatment.

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(With ANI inputs)