Government of India

CUP-19: COVID Urban Practices : Innovation / Initiative

A Glimpse of Initiative


SHGs of Barpeta Municipal Board


State/UT Name : Assam

Place : Barpeta

Type of Initiative : Innovation for Awareness

Date of Initiative : 28-04-2020

What Initiative Were Taken? : SHGs of Barpeta Municipal Board

Details : Self Help Groups in Barpeta Municipal Board, Assam made masks utilising the Assamese traditional cloth - Gamosa.. Over 500 masks were sold on April 28-29, 2020 to the local residents and frontline workers who are working relentlessly to fight against the COVID-19.

Outcome : Self Help Groups in Barpeta Municipal Board, Assam made masks utilising the Assamese traditional cloth - Gamosa.. Over 500 masks were sold on April 28-29, 2020 to the local residents and frontline workers who are working relentlessly to fight against the COVID-19.