Lucknow: Keep corona at bay with khadi designer masks

LUCKNOW: As you step out with the beginning of unlocking-1, you can wear a designer khadi mask that would give comfort to the face in the sultry weather.
The best part is that you can choose the look and design of the mask and Khadi Gramodyog Board would get it made-to-order from the designers.
“All our masks are made of designer khadi cloth, but if someone has a special demand we will make the masks on order,” said an official in the Khadi Gramodyog Board. But the board would get designer masks made only when it gets bulk order.
Khadi Gramodyog Board has been manufacturing and selling fancy khadi masks that can be matched with the clothing. Until last week, the Board had manufactured about 25 lakh khadi masks. About a lakh masks are available at various khadi outlets in Lucknow.
They can be washed and re-used and are easy to disinfect. Khadi masks can be easily disposed of when worn out.
An ordinary mask costs Rs 20, but a designer mask will cost slightly more.
Khadi masks have been made as per the medical requirement and specification. “They have been made to fit on the face as is required,” said sources.
Khadi masks are getting popular in UP. About 15 lakh khadi masks have already been sold in the state. Another five lakh masks have been donated to people by various organisations in UP.