Odisha-based inventor Komal Panda has been announced as India’s national winner of the 2024 James Dyson Award for her innovation, Novocarry, designed for diabetic patients.
Novocarry is a portable cooling carrier that helps keep insulin and other liquid medications at desired temperatures, especially during long-distance travel and even in areas with limited electricity.
The device has been selected for the award from a plethora of other inventions across the country. According to a press release, the Komal will receive a cash prize of approximately ₹5 Lakhs (£5,000) for his invention.
Nathan Lawson McLean, senior design manager at Dyson, said he was impressed by the products unveiled in India this year, including notable creations such as Komal Panda’s Novocarry.
McLean said the inventions were a “testament to the bright future of design engineering in India and a reminder of the impact that passionate and inventive minds can have on our world.”
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Upon receiving the 2024 James Dyson Award, Komal expressed her happiness and shared that she was inspired to create Novocarry after witnessing her father’s daily struggle to store and transport insulin due to the lack of refrigeration in his office.
“My goal was to design a solution that would promote independence and peace of mind for people who rely on medications that require refrigeration,” Komal said.
Komal added that the recognition validates their design process and provides Novocarry with a global platform.
Sagnik Dey, a senior lecturer at the Centre for Atmospheric Sciences at IIT Delhi, said judging the 2024 edition of the James Dyson Prize nominations was both inspiring and challenging.
He said: “Each proposal demonstrated innovation and a deep commitment to solving real-world problems. The level of dedication of these young minds reaffirms the critical role that fresh perspectives and bold ideas play in advancing technology and improving lives.”
Meanwhile, in addition to the national winner, the James Dyson Award has named Krea Limb and HydroChurn as the first and second runners-up respectively for India. The top three entrants will represent India in the international round and the final winners will be selected by James Dyson himself, the statement added.
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