Bhubaneswar: No irregularities have done in procuring masks in the State, said, Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das today.
Addressing media, he further urged not to demoralize COVID Warriors.
Showing Centre’s letter on procurement of masks, he said, first instance, the Centre directed the state to purchase Rs 10 per piece but later asked it to purchase at Rs 16.
Das further said that masks were purchased as per the direction from the Centre on March 24.
Praising Corona warriors, he said state is proud of the selfless service of health workers.