GOI Principal Scientific Advisor praises spin off innovation of KIMS doctor

Principal Scientific advisor to Government of India, Prof Dr Ajay Sood praised the spin off innovation of Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Bhubaneswar, during the R& D Conclave organised by the KIIT School of Biotechnology.

After interacting with Dr Ashok Kumar Badamali, cardiac anaesthesiologist, KIMS and innovator of Sanjivani-QCPR (Quality Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) assist device and observing the device performance, Dr Sood expressed his happiness for the facilities and enthusiasm present at KIIT Deemed- to-be-University (KIIT-DU) to observe and translate a problem statement into a viable useful innovation for the use of a common man.

The Sanjivani QCPR is a cost-effective hand-held device which can provide prompt assistance and save a person at home suffering from cardiac arrest in local language.

Along with the Principal Scientific Advisor GOI, the Chairman NRDC, Commodore Amit Rastogi, Vice- Chancellor KIIT-DU Prof Sasmita Samanta and DG R& D KIIT-DU Dr Mrutynjay Suar were present during the demonstration of the life saving device Sanjivani-QCPR at the R& D Conclave.