Advanced electrical safety test facility opens at IIT-K

Kanpur: EMI/EMC (Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility) and Electrical Safety Test Facility was inaugurated by director, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur prof Manindra Agrawal, Mission Director, National Biopharma Mission, Department of Biotechnology, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) Dr Raj K Shirumalla at the institute on Sunday.Prof Agrawal said, "This facility will serve as a valuable resource for industries and startups, enabling them to develop world-class, safe, and reliable electronic and medical devices."Dr Raj K Shirumalla highlighted the importance of EMC testing in the medical device sector and its relevance to the National Biopharma Mission's goal of promoting the design and manufacturing of MedTech devices in India. The inauguration was attended by key dignitaries, including Prof. Braj Bhushan, Deputy Director; Prof. Tarun Gupta, Dean of Research and Development; and Prof. Yogesh Chauhan, Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Kanpur. Other distinguished guests included Dr. Pooja Tanwar, Programme Manager, BIRAC; Dr. D. C. Pande; and MG Sathyendra.Accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), the facility is primarily funded by BIRAC under the National Biopharma Mission.