October 8, 2020 9:03 AM

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Maharashtra becomes first state to cap prices of masks

In Maharashtra, the committee appointed to control the price of masks and sanitizers, has submitted a report to the State Government. Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that the process of deciding on the price fixed by the committee is in the final stage.<br />'' <br />''After the approval of the government, it will be mandatory to sell masks at the revised rate. AIR correspondent  reports, the committee appointed to control the price of masks and sanitizers in Maharashtra, had studied all aspects of mask manufacturing companies. The prices have been fixed after studying all the factors like raw material, production cost, profit of producers and distributors.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">After the government approval, the N-95 mask will be available for around 19 to 50 rupees depending on the type, whereas double and triple layer masks will be available for just three to four rupees. The companies will have to sell masks at the state- prescribed rates.  With this, Maharashtra has become the first state to cap the prices of masks. The prices of sanitizers are also being capped as well.</span><br />

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