Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday reviewed the preventive measures undertaken by 62 Cantonment Boards situated all over the country to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Director General Defence Estates (DGDE) Deepa Bajwa gave an overview of the ongoing actions in all cantonments like maintenance of essential services of sanitation, medical services, and water supply.
She also apprised the minister about the steps taken for the identification of hospitals, schools, and community halls for quarantine facilities and continuous measures for public awareness among residents and enforcement of social distancing. Provision of food and dry ration has also been made for the vulnerable sections in association with NGOs and social organisations.
The Defence Minister noted that Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar has taken up the matter with the Chief Secretaries for release of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) funds to the cantonment boards also.
While acknowledging the efforts, Singh stressed that Cantonment Boards should ensure highest standards of sanitation and hygiene and fumigation specifically in the populated Civil Areas. He stressed that special care should be taken to provide food and shelter for the vulnerable sections of migrants and daily wagers.