The COVID-19 cases in India are doubling on an average in 7.5 days whereas the doubling rate in Uttarakhand is 26.6 days. Considering this, the State is in a much better position. Due to this, Uttarakhand is currently in the third position for containment of the COVID-19 contagion. However, the felicitation of corona warriors without social distancing should be totally prohibited. The chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said this while chairing a meeting with senior officials to review various arrangements on Wednesday.
Addressing the officials, the chief minister directed that relaxation in the lockdown should be given as per the guidelines issued by the government of India. Expressing satisfaction at the works related to health, sanitation and policing, Rawat also appreciated public cooperation for controlling the spread of COVID-19 in the state. He further said that corona warriors were being felicitated with garlands, shawls and bouquets for effectively controlling the spread of the contagion. He directed the officials that such actions should be totally prohibited. They can be felicitated by showing flowers from a distance. In addition to this, photographs should not be clicked with those distributing various items to the public. Proper care should be taken to ensure social distancing.
Rawat directed that a work plan be made on how to facilitate income generation for small businessmen and locals. Permission for agricultural works should be granted as per Central government guidelines. Smart city project works can also be started with lesser manpower, he added.
Chief secretary Utpal Kumar Singh, director general of police Anil K Raturi, principal secretary Manisha Panwar, secretaries Amit Singh Negi, Nitesh Jha, Radhika Jha and others were present in the meeting.