India becomes World’s 2nd Largest Manufacturer of PPE – Burning Issues

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MINISTRY OF TEXTILES

In a statement, the Ministry of Textiles said it has been taking several steps to ensure that both quality and quantity of PPE coveralls going up to the desired levels within a very short span of time of two months, “thereby catapulting India into the world’s second-largest manufacturer of body coveralls, next only to China”.

WHAT IS PPE?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is an equipment used by medical professionals. It not only protects the medical professionals such as doctors, nurses, etc. who are on the frontlines to save the lives amidst the coronavirus outbreak but also helps to contain the spread of the deadly disease.

WHAT DOES PPE CONSIST OF?

PPE or Personal Protective Equipment consists of goggles, face shield, mask, head cover, gloves, shoe covers and overall. This kit provides much-needed protection from the highly contagious virus.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT?

PPE manufacturing is vital for any country. In the future India can even export PEE to Europe, Africa and South America Moreover, this prepares India for a possible second pandemic in future

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