Thursday, 16 July 2020

Pokhriyal launches world's most affordable Covid-19 diagnostic kit by IIT-D

HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal virtually launched the world’s most affordable RT-PCR-based Covid-19 diagnostic kit ‘Corosure’ developed by IIT Delhi, and approved by the ICMR and DCGI
Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launches the Corosure, Covid-19 Diagnostic Kit through video conference.
Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Wednesday virtually launched the world’s most affordable RT-PCR based COVID-19 diagnostic kit “Corosure” developed by IIT Delhi, and approved by the ICMR and DCGI.
Speaking on the occasion, the minister said that “Corosure”– COVID-19 Diagnostic Kit developed by IIT Delhi is a step towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a self-reliant India, read a release. He said that the country requires cheap and reliable testing which can help to control the pandemic.

“The Corosure Kit has been developed indigenously and is much cheaper than other kits. Our Prime Minister has always been encouraging the youth of the country to come forward and ensure a healthier India especially in the times of COVID 19 pandemic with their innovative research. The kit has received ICMR approval with the highest score and DCGI approved with a very high sensitivity and specificity,” Pokhriyal said…Read More

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