The world is witnessing unprecedented changes in the life of people especially after the outbreak of deadly pandemic COVID-19.Sanitizers,masks,gloves have become inseperabable part of life as health department has made it compulsory to use face masks to prevent the virus infection.
This is really benefitted a large number of SHGs in Nagpur district.As per information,SHGs run by women have earned a whopping Rs.52lakh during lockdown lockdown due to the mass production of face masks.
In the true sense it can be termed as SHG played a vital role amidst this trying times by providing employment to the women.
In this pandemic crisis,Maharashtra State Rural Development drive provided training to the members of SHGs in rural areas about preparation of masks.
These SHGs prepared masks of various designs and fabric for the comfort and utility of the users.These masks were given to health department,grampanchayats,police and other government departments.As per information,almost all SHGs in thirteen tehsil produced nearabout 2,90,000 masks.
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