New Delhi (NVI): More than one crore face masks have been made by various Self-Help Groups across the country.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said that this shows relentless effort, positive energy and united resolve of SHGs to fight Covid-19 pandemic its under its scheme- Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM).
“The mission is strongly supported by women entrepreneurs. Their resilience is motivating others to multiply the efforts with more energy and determination. It is women empowerment safeguarding lives in true sense,” the ministry said in a statement.
Shubhangi Chandrakant Dhaygude, President, Samrudhhi Area Level Federation (ALF) collects orders through phone and stitches masks at her home in Titwala, Maharashtra. She says that they have made 50,000 masks and 45 more women are involved in making masks with her.
Meenu Jha, member of Savarni SHG in Kota, Rajasthan, said that she never imagined that this small step can be so inspiring for others.
Apart from this, Gamocha, the traditional cloth and symbol of respect in Assam has today become a symbol of health, safety and hygiene.
