Chief Minister Hemant Soren today asked officials to ensure that all people in the State, including poor, destitute, helpless persons, get Government help in the times of crisis. The CM said that the district administration should ensure that rations, pension and all necessary help from the Government reaches the needy persons in time. Also, safety parameters need to be taken care of, he added.
Soren said that he salutes the youth engaged in the service of the people trapped in other States in the time of this disaster.
“It is time to fight the epidemic one by one. I have said it before that this epidemic does not distinguish between caste, religion, or wealth and poverty. We are all one in this struggle. We should stay away from each other, but keep the hearts connected. Stay at home - Be safe,” said the CM.
Meanwhile, the CM has directed Deputy Commissioner of Dumka to inspect the situation in Chakrapathar village and provide necessary help to the people.
The CM said that no Jharkhand resident, no Dumka dweller should sleep hungry. He also asked the DC to ensure that all dal-bhata centres operate smoothly.
The CM was told that the livelihood of the people of Chakrapathar village in Rameshwar police station area of Dumka is dependent on selling firewood.
This work is closed due to the lockdown, which has caused the problem of food grains to the villagers. Ration has also not yet been made available. After the information of the case, the CM gave the instructions to the DC.
Also, after the Chief Minister's direction, treatment of two poor girls suffering from Thalassemia has begun.
Deputy Commissioner East Singhbhum informed the Chief Minister that both the children have been admitted to MGM Hospital by BDO Musabani by arranging a vehicle. Immediately, two units of blood have been made available for the children.
The CM was told that two poor girls of Gohla village (Pal Tola) of Musabani block are suffering from Thalassemia. It was requested from the CM to arrange blood for them to save their lives.