SreeChitraTirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology is an Institution of National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology, Govt of India. The institution is a proud name for the country in the area of medical research and innovation.SreeChitra had come up with new cheaper tests and small emergency ventilator system as part of its innovations to fight covid-19. As per the latest update, the institute has developed a unique device for safe handling of respiratory secretions, which will help less-equipped hospitals or temporary isolation wards set up during pandemics in dealing with the crisis situation.