<span style="color: #222222;">Union Government has banned export of surgical and disposable masks and the material used in their manufacturing in view of COVID – 19 outbreak in the country.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' The Textiles Ministry has amended the Export Policy with immediate effect prohibiting the export of 2/3 ply masks. The decision has been taken following the constraints in the manufacturing and supply of masks.</span><br />''