UV-C Disinfection Technology, successful in Railways, Parliament, AC Buses, is now open for masses

A unique technology, developed by the Ministry of Science & Technology through CSIR-CSIO (Central Scientific Instruments Organisation), can disinfect the environment from Coronavirus is now available for common people. The government is rolling it out for the masses who can buy and use it at their homes.

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh announced it.

He also informed that the same technology has been used in public transport systems such as railways and AC buses to combat pandemics.

“The UV-C technology developed by the Ministry of Science & Technology through CSIR-CSIO (Central Scientific Instruments Organisation) is totally effective for mitigation of airborne transmission of SARS-COV-2 and will also remain relevant in post-COVID era. The technology has been successfully tried in Railways, AC Buses and even the Parliament House and is now open for general roll-out for use by common masses,” Dr Singh said.

Dr Singh also released the CSIR Guidelines on Disinfection Technologies, however, he cautioned, “Even after installation of this disinfection technology, everybody is advised to strictly adhere to COVID appropriate behavior including use of Face Mask, maintaining social distance, avoiding crowds etc.”

“The technology has been developed according to the requirements for deactivation of SARS COV-2 virus contained in an aerosol with necessary ventilation measures, necessary safety and user guidelines and tested Bio-safety standards etc. UV-C deactivates viruses, bacteria, fungus and other bio - aerosols etc. with appropriate dosages using 254nm UV light.”