A young man of Dhanupali here, who has no technical education, has a robust knack for the subject. last year, he had made a ‘mini fan’ that enabled him to find a place in the limca Book of Records.
And this year, a ‘shock filter’ is his new creation. The device can save a man from electric shock. The man, Suraj Meher (38), claims its successful implementation in his house. “I was worried for many untimely deaths due to road accidents and electric shocks. I thought to develop a device to prevent electric shock, and I have been successful,” said Meher.
“It took me more than a year to develop the device. And I have become successful in making the 100-watt ‘shock filter’ capable of preventing electric shock due to carelessness or some other reason,” he said further. He claimed that if installed near the main switch of a house, the house will be totally shockproof. Even if one comes in contact with a live electric wire, he would not be hurt due to the shock filter. It is a very necessary device for any household.
The production cost of the device is only Rs 4,000 to Rs 5,000, he said, adding that the Government should further develop this project and make it more economical for common people. Meher is a Commerce graduate and runs a stationary shop at Dhanupali Chowk to earn his livelihood. But he has got strong willpower to do something new and useful for people. last year’s ‘mini fan’ and this year’s ‘shock filter’ are his innovative creations. He said his elder brother helps him in all his works of invention. The locals feel proud of him as his work can be helpful for the entire mankind.