Antiviral coatings & new biomarkers for treatment, IITs, research insts get govt funding for Covid-19 solutions

The department of science & technology (DST) and the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) have awarded initial funds to the tune of Rs 1.25 crore to four institutes, including three IITs, to develop a range of products that can help India fight the Covid-19 pandemic better.