The CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Sciences (CSIR-IICT) is collaborating with the Cipla Foundation (CF) for a project on face masks in the wake of COVID-19. The project on affordable, multi-layered, hydrophobic face masks with anti-microbial properties, entitled “SAANS”, is for production of one lakh high quality masks for distribution in identified mandals of Rural Telangana.
The project envisages multiple beneficiaries such as enhancing the income of the entrepreneur (start-ups or MSME's), generating employment to SHGs and improving the quality of hygienic life in rural areas for mitigation of the COVID-19.
