Covid-19: Here’s what chief ministers said to PM Modi on easing lockdown
On Monday during the fifth video conference with state Chief Ministers, PM Modi delivered a clear message – planning must be done to increase public, economic activities while trying to contain the spread of coronavirus.PM said, “We have a two-fold challenge — to reduce the transmission rate of the disease, and increase public activity gradually while adhering to all the guidelines,” and asked for written suggestions on a roadmap for economic revival from the states by May 15. He also stressed that all efforts should be made to stop the spread of Covid-19 to rural areas.
During the meeting, several CMs pointed out that with the return of migrants, there is a need to implement strict social distancing guidelines, usage of masks, and sanitisation in order to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the rural areas. Many asked for compulsory quarantine for all those who have returned from abroad. Several CMs also raised the need to strengthen the medical and health infrastructure in the country and sought support to MSMEs, infrastructure projects, easing of interest rates on loans and assured market access for agricultural produce…
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