In a move aimed to promote khadi, doctors of all medical colleges, hospitals and medical institutions across the State have been advised to opt for white coats which are made of the handspun material by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
The advisory from the NMC also asks hospitals and medical colleges to use khadi for other essentials, including bedsheets, pillow covers, aprons, curtains, and patients’ gowns. Most hospitals use cotton, but it is often machine-spun.
Dr. K. Ravi, director of Victoria hospital, Bengaluru, told The Hindu, “We are already using various khadi products in our hospital. These products are really healthy. After the NMC advisory, we will more effectively implement this in all sections.”
