India has become the second-largest manufacturer of Personal Protective Equipment in the world following China which is currently leading producer of PPE in the world.
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At present, India is producing 2.06 lakh PPE kits every day which is the maximum capacity of the country. If we take an average then India produces 1 lakh kits. A PPE kit basically consists of shoe cover, gloves, eye shield, mask, and gown. The data given above was provided by the Ministry of Health.
Important Takeaways:
- Minister of Health and Family Welfare: Harsh Vardhan
- Constituency: Chandini Chowk, Delhi