Tribal women make PPE kits for corona warriors

Jaipur: Over 700 tribal women are stitching PPE kits for corona warriors in Dungarpur as part of a contract given to a rainwear company in the district for one lakh PPE kits by the Union Textile Ministry. “Our priority was to hire single, poor, widow and needy women, and provide them a regular source of income during the challenging times of Covid-19 when many people were losing jobs due to the economic shutdown. IANS

IIT-M sets up ‘doffing unit’ for health workers

Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, has set up a “doffing unit” jointly with Chengalpattu Medical College and Hospital in Tamil Nadu to enable healthcare workers safely remove personal protective equipment (PPE). “Doffing” refers to the removal of the PPE, a release from the IIT said. Vijayalakshmi, a staff nurse, said the innovation made her feel safe. PTI

Helpline launched for counselling students

Bhubaneswar: Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Monday launched a helpline for counselling of students of the Central University of Odisha, who are in mental distress in the wake of the pandemic. Inaugurating the helpline “Bharosa” via videoconferencing, Pokhriyal lauded the initiative, saying it aimed at providing mental and psychological assistance to the students of the institute. PTI