CM: PM opened treasury for poor
Bhopal : Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has opened the treasury for the poor through announcements made for migrant labourers, small farmers, street vendors, etc. The ‘One Nation-One Ration Card’ is a revolutionary decision, through which migrant laborers will get ration wherever they go for work. Apart from this, migrant labourers will be provided free ration and 5 kg additional ration for next 2 months.Chief Minister Chouhan said that the government has announced an assistance of Rs 5,000 crore for street vendors which will prove to be a big help for them in the time of Corona crisis.Chouhan said that the provisions made by the central government for Shishu Loan, Kishore Loan and Tarun Loan will prove to be extremely beneficial. He said that ‘Prime Minister’s Housing Affordable Rented House Scheme’ is very useful. This will enable the urban migrant poor to get houses in cities at very low rent.
Present views on lockdown: CM To ex-CMs
Bhopal: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan called on former Chief Ministers Digvijay Singh, Kamal Nath and Uma Bharti to know their views regarding the nature of the lockdown. He also briefed them on the efforts being taken for Corona control, arrangements being made to provide relief to the common people and steps being taken to provide employment to lebourers in the state. Chief Minister Chouhan said that other necessary steps will be taken as per the suggestions given by the former Chief Ministers.
Admin issues instructions on stranded workers
Bhopal: Instructions have been issued regarding the return of the disabled persons stuck due to lockdown during Covid-19. Commissioner Disabilities Sandeep Rajak has issued a letter to this effect to all district collectors. It will be necessary to quarantine the disabled persons trapped in the districts of the state by rescuing them and transporting them to their respective homes. If necessary, Gyanendra Purohit can also be contacted on mobile number 7987111500 regarding hearing and speech disabilities for assistance in this task.