lucknowUpdated: Apr 15, 2020 23:25 ISTUP government has ordered 55 crore Khadi face masks so that the people living in the state`s rural area could protect themselves from the Covid 19 virus. Facts Departments of Khadi and rural development engaged in manufacturing Khadi face masks. 55 crore Khadi face masks to be prepared for rural residents of state. “The Khadi department has provided 7 lakh- meter Khadi to rural development department, which would get the face masks prepared through small self help groups (SHGs) in rural areas of the state. Owing to shortage, face masks are reportedly being sold between Rs 100 to Rs 150 per piece.

Source: Hindustan Times April 15, 2020 17:56 UTC