“We have seen PM Modi wear mufflers instead of masks, that inspired us. Initially, we made 100 but received more orders from the government and kept on making more. As of now we have handed over more than 250 gamchas already,” says Arora.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Indian Chamber of Commerce’s 95th Annual Plenary session today at 11 am. In his recent address to members of the business community, the Prime Minister had said the government’s highest priority is to strengthen the economy against the impact of coronavirus and get the country back on the growth track.

Calling industry to rise to the occasion, Modi had said there is a need to build robust local supply chains and focus on Make In India.

Addressing the CII Annual Session 2020 through a video link, the Prime Minster had pointed out that the ramping up of manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPE) over the last three months was a positive step. Efforts are being made to reduce import dependence in sectors such as mobile and defence manufacturing, he had said.

There’s a need for “intent, inclusion, investment, infrastructure, and innovation” to get back on the path of growth, he had said. Terming CII as ‘Champions of Indigenous Inspirations’, Modi had said domestic industries have to facilitate recovery and assist in the next level of growth.