Venus Safety & Health, a global quality manufacturer of Personal Protective Equipment based in Navi Mumbai, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D), under which the "Venus Chair" has been established.

This endowed chair established at IIT-D will promote excellence and leadership in teaching and research & development in the area of fibrous air filters at the institute.

Fibrous air filters are used to remove airborne particles and the products made from them include particulate filtering masks, respirators, air purifiers, HVAC filters, HEPA filters, ULPA filters, engine intake air filters, cabin air filters, compressed air filters, steam air filters, and bag filters, to name a few.

The Venus chair has been established through the generosity of Mahesh Kudav, the Managing Director of Venus Safety & Health.

While signing the MoU, Kudav said, "Fibrous air filters are one of the key business segments of Venus Safety & Health. Through ingenious use of research and technology, the company has delivered premier air filter products. By establishing the Venus Chair at IIT Delhi, the company wishes to support teaching, research and development activities and facilitate a deeper collaboration in the area of fibrous air filters."

Image caption- Left: Mahesh Kudav, Managing Director, Venus Safety & Health; Right: Prof PVM Rao, Dean, Alumni Relations, IIT Delhi