गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ DDA-produced sanitizer in high demand Nepal DDA-produced sanitizer in high demand KathmanduPati September 30, 2020 KATHMANDU: Sanitizer produced by the Department of Drugs Administration – a government undertaking has been high in demand in the market. The Department’s product has witnessed growing demand at time when sanitizers produced and made available by different companies in the market have been found to be mixed with poisonous chemicals. Acting Director General of the Department, Bijaya Shree Ratna Bajracharya, shared that the daily transaction of sanitizer is around 300,000. The Department has been producing allopathic drugs, mainly Cetamol, Cetaplus, Jeevanjal, sanitizer, glycerine and distilled water. Bajracharya shared that the sanitizers have been produced since March in keeping with the growing need of the market. “We had initiated manufacturing the sanitizer keeping into consideration the market need prior to the enforcement of lockdown on 24 march 2020. Now our manufacturing capacity is 20,000 litres,” he added. “Our product has drawn market attention after the sanitizers manufactured by different companies were found fixed with hazardous chemicals,” he said. According to the Department, the market price of a 60 ml sanitizer is Rs 78, Rs 125 for 100 ml, Rs 250 for 200 ml and Rs 450 for 500 ml. Write your comments RELATED NEWS NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice Dhading bus accident: One more dies, 22 receiving treatment in… Monthly allowance of Rs.2,000 for unemployed graduates from Madhesh Gold price rises by Rs 900 per tola,silver up Rs… NPL 2025: Biratnagar Kings and Chitwan Rhinos competing today Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights2 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election3 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment4 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident5 Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice6 Dhading bus accident: One more dies, 22 receiving treatment in Kathmandu7 UN Resident Coordinator Yahia calls on Home Minister Aryal8 TRENDING Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen This time’s Teej, social distancing please! Nepal Army opens investigation into case of captains thrashing soldier in Congo Federal Parliament Secretariat returns badge pins to manufacturer “Ranju Darshana: Government has been using superiority approach to handling pandemic” WAP and the portrayal of the female body as a commodity
