The decision was taken during a meeting of cabinet ministers and senior officials chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Friday, it said.
Raipur, 14 jun 2020: Not wearing a mask in public places in Chhattisgarh will attract a fine of Rs 100, a state government statement said on Friday.
The decision was taken during a meeting of cabinet ministers and senior officials chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on sature day , it said.
Agriculture Minister Ravindra Choubey said in the release that wearing face masks has been made mandatory for every citizen to prevent coronavirus infection from spreading, and anyone found not wearing a mask in public places will be fined Rs 100.
It was also decided that admission process in educational institutions, schools and colleges should be started in July.
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According to the guidelines of the Centre, educational institutions can be opened from August keeping in view the circumstances at that time, he added.