According to government, stepping out of homes without masks will be an offence inviting a penalty of Rs 200 on the first three instances of violation and Rs 500 subsequently.
Wearing a face mask have already been made compulsory in Delhi and Mumbai for anyone stepping out of the house to contain the spead of COVID-19.
India's total COVID-19 cases rose to 5,865 on Thursday, with 591 new cases reported in last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Out of the 5,734 cases; 5,218 are active COVID-19 cases, and 477 patients have been recovered or discharged
( With inputs from ANI )