Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has directed officials to ensure effective implementation of the directions and guidelines issued by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Government of India. The Chief Minister said this while chairing the meeting of the state task force after attending the video conference of Chief Ministers chaired by the PM regarding novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Thursday.
The Chief Minister said that the PM had reiterated the need for social distancing, adding that even slight carelessness could dilute the effect of the 21-day lockdown.
While chairing the meet of the State task force, the CM told officials that the people should be made aware as much as possible.
The people should be encouraged to wear masks. The officials concerned should also ensure proper training of all the personnel involved in efforts for treatment and containment of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The general public should be made aware of the recommendations issued by the ministry of AYUSH for strengthening the immune system. The officials should also ensure that there is no crowding of beneficiaries in banks for securing the amount announced under the PM Garib Kalyan package. Rawat also stressed on the need for taking special care of senior citizens living alone in old-age homes. There should be no hindrance in working of firms related to medicines and medical equipment. Plans should be made for utilisation of National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS) and other volunteers as per the requirement.
Further, the strict enforcement of the lockdown should also be ensured. Action must be taken under the Disaster Management Act against those found flouting the government directions, stressed the CM.
The chief secretary Utpal Kumar Singh, additional chief secretary Om Prakash, director general of police Anil Kumar Raturi, secretaries Amit Singh Negi, Radhika Jha, Nitesh Jha and other officials concerned were also present in the meeting.