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State SHGs produce low cost PPE kits for safety of health professionals

Shimla, Apr 8 (UNI) As the world is struggling in its fight against COVID-19, availability of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) kits for health professionals has also become a matter of prime concern today.
In this hour of anxiety, Self Help Groups working under Rural Livelihood Mission have geared up to meet the demand.
Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Virender Kanwar said here on Wednesday that more than 50 Self Help Groups (SHGs) in the State were preparing and producing about 15000 masks everyday to give a helping hand in the fight against COVID-19. He said that 2000 women were involved in this task through various SHGs.
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