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.
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. Funding for this campaign is NOT eligible for tax breaks.
ABOUT ME
My name is Abir Chadha and I am a student in grade 8th. I am a music enthusiast and I love to play the guitar and harmonium. That's not where it ends, I also sing. I code too and I am very creative.
I was very touched to see the social innovation of Aditya Pachpande, which he made to help everyone in these difficult times and reduce the risk of falling sick, thereby reducing the spread of Covid-19. I am signing up for this campaign because I want to help distribute the Suraksha Boxes to the underprivileged people and am willing to help in any way possible. This is my first time campaigning so I also hope to learn the skill of campaigning too!
I honestly cannot think of a better innovation than the Suraksha Box right now, to be so young and come up with such wonderful ideas is truly a talent.
I think campaigning and crowdfunding are going to be a necessary skill needed in the future which I wish to learn through this.
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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. Their vision is to promote and teach creativity, innovation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to children worldwide 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 country's underprivileged citizens 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.
FAQs
Will we get to know the details of how the money was spent?
Yes. After the money has been collected it will be transferred by Fueladream to NEXTGENINNOV8. It will take from 60 to 120 days after that to get details of who the beneficiary was with details of them. Once I get this information from them I shall upload the picture of the beneficiary on the UPDATES section of this campaign. You will then get an alert & can read details about the beneficiaries.
How does crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding in India is a relatively new concept & is growing very quickly.
It’s a concept that allows a large number of funders (like you) to fund an idea or a cause or event by giving small amounts of money online. Fueladream.com is a crowdfunding platform in India that allows for such pooling of funds. You can fund innovations & ideas on FuelADream and be the first to get these products or make them come true. You can also do a good turn by funding charities and causes through crowdfunding. When you fund a charity it’s more like a donation & you get small innovative rewards like a shout-out on an FB page or a thank you email from the beneficiaries.
