The State Government is taking all necessary measures to effectively tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Tourism and Culture Minister Satpal Maharaj said this after distributing ration kits and face masks made from cloth to the needy at Satpuli in his constituency on Wednesday.
He exhorted the public to maintain social distancing and observe the advisory issued by the government to win the fight against COVID-19.
Regarding government efforts, he said that ration kits were being distributed among the poor and needy while adequate ration is being provided to ration card holders. The minister also chaired a meeting with officials at the Pauri circuit house to review issues being faced by the public during the lockdown and measures being taken to resolve these.