Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), WB has started preparing masks from 07.04.2020 as part of its effort towards fighting Corona Virus. Under the able guidance of the Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. (Dr.) Saikat Maitra MAKAUT, WB has decided to prepare masks in its workshop at the lush green Haringhata Campus.

The Assistant Registrar of the University Mr. Anup Kumar Mukherjee said, "Everyday 500 masks will be prepared and distributed free of cost." He said that these will be distributed among the common people in the Haringhata area and in various Government offices, Police Stations and Hospitals. These are made of cotton and easily washable.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT), WB is taking an active part in the fight against Corona Virus. It was among the first institutes in the country to prepare hand sanitizer according to the guidelines provided by World Health Organization (WHO). A Community Kitchen has also started functioning at the Haringhata Campus to distribute food among the local poor and needy.

Masks and Hand Sanitisers for distribution

Now masks are also being produced at the Haringhata on a war footing. The Vice-Chancellor of MAKAUT always tries to inculcate social consciousness within the MAKAUT family and amongst the students. MAKAUT is making this fight against Corona in a war footing and is developing a team spirit. It has the will of iron for protecting public health and serve the needy common people.