Chief Minister Hemant Soren today said that he has talked to Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and has requested to ensure availability of labs and test kits so that more tests could be conducted in the State and doctors can conduct tests swiftly across the State. The CM, while talking to media persons here on Wednesday said that the State Government will take decision on the guidelines of the Union government after assessing its practicality.
The CM said that in the wake of Coronavirus infection and lockdown, providing food to poor and helpless by institutions across the State is commendable. “Today, in order to provide food by the Prajapati community, we went to Shaheed Maidan. Food is being provided to hundreds of people every day. Everyone should think of providing help to the needy under adverse circumstances,” he said.
Soren said that more than 5,000 Didi kitchens, kitchens are operated in police stations, Dal Bhat Yojana and self-help institutions are getting sufficient food for needy in Jharkhand. “Necessary help is being provided to every Jharkhand resident stuck in lockdown outside the State. Millions of people across the State are getting free food. Efforts are on to provide free dry ration and hot food to about seven lakh people stranded in various states. You have complete trust in your government. Never pay attention to rumours. None of us have seen such a disaster before. Despite this, the present government is doing everything necessary to keep the people of the state safe and secure,” he said.
In response to a question, the CM said that mischievous elements act to incite religious sentiments. Such people do not even see the circumstances. The government has an eye on them. The government will deal with them strictly, he said.