THE PROBLEM

Surface contamination is a major reason for the spread of COVID-19. Low-income communities are more vulnerable to community transmission and spread. Vegetable vendors, policemen, health workers etc. are at high risk. They use various methods to keep their items clean- keeping in sunlight, washing with soap, baking soda, potassium permanganate and hand sanitisers. However, these methods are not effective and some are even harmful. The best way to sanitize these items is by using UV radiation. 

Ultraviolet-C radiation or UVC is a known disinfectant for air, water, and nonporous surfaces. According to the Food and Drug Association, UVC effectively destroys SARS-Coronavirus, and many have a similar nullifying effect on the novel coronavirus which causes COVID-19.

THE SOLUTION

Recognising this need, a young innovator, Aditya Pachpande, has taken matters into his own hands to create the UVC radiation-based SURAKSHA box that will disinfect and sterilise essential items. This would be distributed to the underprivileged, needy & frontline workers and also to the public places like Covid centres, Metro stations etc.

"Suraksha Box”- a UVC Sanitiser Box that disinfects everyday items without using chemicals and detergents - is getting rave reviews from the scientific community, including getting a Govt of India MC&I) Patent Published and is tested, approved & certified by CSIR-CMERI (ICMR Approved lab of Govt. of India).  The box can enable protection against all kinds of bacteria and viruses including COVID-19 by facilitating surface decontamination of items such as office supplies, mobile phones, vegetables, groceries, etc in Maharashtra.

The Suraksha box uses UVC light in a controlled environment to sterilise items inside it. The UVC lamp emits light of 240-nanometer frequency perfect to destroy viruses and bacteria on the surface of these items. The inside walls of the Suraksha Box are lined with aluminium bubble wrap that reflects UVC light evenly around the items and is also easy to clean.

• Funding INR 4000, will help provide 2 Suraksha Boxes
• Funding INR 8000, will help provide 4 Suraksha Boxes
• Funding INR 16000, will help provide 8 Suraksha Boxes

"Suraksha Box”- a UVC Sanitiser Box that disinfects everyday items without using chemicals and detergents - is getting rave reviews from the scientific community, including getting a Govt of India MC&I) Patent Published and is tested, approved & certified by CSIR-CMERI (ICMR Approved lab of Govt. of India).  The box can enable protection against all kinds of bacteria and viruses including COVID-19 by facilitating surface decontamination of items such as office supplies, mobile phones, vegetables, groceries, etc.

This campaign is done in partnership with NextGen Innov8 and the Rotary Club of Pune Cosmopolitan. Funding for this campaign is NOT eligible for tax breaks.

ABOUT ME

My name is Aadya Mishra and am a student of Sishu Griha high school, Bangalore, grade 9.
I am more of an outdoor activity loving person and enjoy playing sports like badminton, swimming and skating with some accomplishments. I am really enjoying studies especially during the 1.5 years despite the COVID situation, wherein we are attending classes online. At no point of time, I realized we learnt any lesser than what we would have experienced if we attended school physically. My favorite subjects History, Science and Mathematics, thanks to my wonderful teachers.

In the past I have been associated with Students For Students (SFS) program wherein we visited govt. schools during the weekends. We taught subjects such as Math's, English and Science to the students from different grades. This activity made me realize the efforts our teachers put in order to teach and make us understand the subject or a concept. Tons of gratitude to all my teachers. I was awarded with APJ Abdul Kalam Ignite awards at school level for the ideas that I presented related innovation.

Currently, I am associated with Vismaya Kallike, a NGO wherein we teach simple and useful life skills such as communication and interactive conversation to the underprivileged kids who are being brought in a not so friendly environment.

I am excited to be part of this campaign and really enthusiastic to learn a bit deeper into crowdfunding and also applying it as a 1st hand experience.

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ABOUT NEXTGEN INNOV8

An innovation-driven company led by a young entrepreneur and innovator, Aditya Pachpande.  The mission of his startup NextGeninnov8 is to set up innovation clubs in every possible school in the world and their vision is to promote and teach creativity, innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to children all around the world prepare them for a secure and bright future. The club will inspire & encourage to be creative, and think outside the box. Cutting-edge technology Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning will be available.  Aditya has pledged to support the needy and the underprivileged citizens of the country with his latest innovation, SURAKSHA BOX. Commemorating the 151st birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, Aditya, has decided to donate 15100 Suraksha Kits to safeguard and protect the needy ones from the wrath of this virus. 

ABOUT ROTARY CLUB OF PUNE COSMOPOLITAN

Rotary brings together a global network of volunteers, leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world's most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary is a non-political and non-religious organisation open to all.

Rotary Club of Pune cosmopolitan comes under Rotary district 3131 i.e.  Pune. The serving president is Rtn. Dr Sharad Joshi and the secretary is Rtn. Shrikant khulge. Rotary RCPC operates in the Pimpri Chinchwad area specifically.