Wearing of face masks has become mandatory to contain spread of Corona virus. A tribal girl of Sundargarh district has taken an initiative to make masks to give to the poor persons free of
cost and she has engaged about 40 housewives most of whom are tribals.
About 15,000 cotton masks have been made till date and they are on the job to make another 30,000 cotton masks. The masks will be distributed very soon, said Hema Ekka, resident of Jhirpani area, who has a mission to save the poor and destitutes from being infected.
She has engaged about 40 housewives from Jagda, Dareikela Udushu, Bondamunda and also from Sector-20 Pump house area. Hema provides them the materials required for stiching masks.
“The State Government has made mandatory for every persons to wear masks from April 9. The poor persons particularly daily wagers and vegetable sellers have been struggling to survive after the lockdown, let alone buying a mask. I therefore decided to start making masks and distribute them free of cost," said Hema.