Says it can be used to produce electricity, run cars or even heavy machines in factories without causing pollution

A former engineer-in-chief of the Haryana State Electricity Board (HSEB), J N Sindhwani claims to have invented a magnetic engine which, he believes, could solve the energy crisis and that too in an eco-friendly manner.

While Sindhwani is waiting for approval from the National Research Development Corporation for commercial use of the engine, the copyright and patent has already been obtained with the patent number 955/DEL/2008.

Recently, Sindhwani says he was approached by a Mumbai-based company for a tie-up to use the engine for running cars with air pressure.

The engine works on the principle of producing motion by magnetic force and does not require petrol, diesel or coal.

Dr Pawan Kapur, director, Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIO), said the effectiveness of such inventions could be commented upon only after demonstration and thorough analysis.

“I welcome all those who have invented formulae of their own and got them registered through a copyright or patent. The invention can certainly take the shape of technology, help establish a business enterprise as well as provide a solution to energy problems,” said Kapur.

Sharing his experience, Sindhwani said that during the last 50 years, he had given up the idea to pursue the invention on several occasions.

“During my college years, I worked on gravitational force in which I could not succeed. Then the idea to work on magnets came to my mind in 1960 while I was completing my graduation in Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh. After facing repeated failures while working on different formulae, I once threw my entire equipment into the dustbin. But somehow, I always returned to work on the project,” smiles Sindhwani.

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