Government of India

CUP-19: COVID Urban Practices : Innovation / Initiative

A Glimpse of Initiative


Shelters inmates emerged as agents of social change by engaging themselves in production of masks


State/UT Name : Karnataka

Place : Mangalore, Karnataka

Type of Initiative : Others

Date of Initiative : 28-03-2020

What Initiative Were Taken? : Shelters inmates emerged as agents of social change by engaging themselves in production of masks

Details : 5. Inmates in shelter for homeless in Mangalore have stitched masks which is an inspiring step to show that no matter where we are we all can contribute in in our ways in fighting against COVID 19.

Outcome : During the ongoing crisis, shelter residents have come forward to manufacture masks as part of its efforts to curb the spread of the novel cornonavirus