NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a fresh round of consultation with chief ministers on ways to strengthen the COVID-19 containment strategy and stepping up of economic activities in a calibrated manner as the 54-day nationwide lockdown nears an end.
The interaction was attended by defence minister Rajnath Singh, home minister Amit Shah, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and health minister Harsh Vardhan among others.
Here is a look at the key points made by PM Modi during the meeting —
1. There is a global recognition for India’s success in handling the Covid-19 pandemic and Govt of India appreciates the efforts made by all state governments in this regard. Let us stay the course as we move forward together.
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2. We now have a reasonably clear indication as to the geographical spread of the pandemic in India, including the worst affected areas. Moreover, over the past few weeks, officials have understood operating procedures in a time such as this, right up to the district level. Yesterday again, cabinet secretary briefed the chief secretaries and health secretaries on the current situation and the steps being taken by us.
3. Slowly but surely, economic activities have begun to pick up in several parts of the country. In the coming days, this process will further gather steam.
4. We must realize that the fight against Covid-19 has to be more focussed now.
5. Going forward, the road ahead should be focused on reducing the spread and ensuring that all precautions are taken by people including social distancing norms by observing ‘Do Gaj Doori’ follow-up is of paramount importance and we must do so to the hilt.
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6. We also have to ensure that rural India remains free from this crisis.
7. Before taking a considered view, this time we decided to invite aLL chief ministers to speak.
Chief ministers — YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (Andhra Pradesh), Amarinder Singh (Punjab), Nitish Kumar (Bihar), Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh) and Pema Khandu (Arunachal Pradesh) — were also among those who attended the virtual conference.
The prime minister interacted with the chief ministers last on April 27. Days after the meeting, the central government had extended the lockdown by two more weeks till May 17 to arrest the spread of the virus, but gave several relaxations in economic activities and movement of people.
The nationwide lockdown has been in force since March 25 to contain the spread of the virus, which has killed more than 2200 people, and afflicted more than 67,000 in the country.
(With inputs from agencies)
The interaction was attended by defence minister Rajnath Singh, home minister Amit Shah, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and health minister Harsh Vardhan among others.
Here is a look at the key points made by PM Modi during the meeting —
1. There is a global recognition for India’s success in handling the Covid-19 pandemic and Govt of India appreciates the efforts made by all state governments in this regard. Let us stay the course as we move forward together.
Coronavirus outbreak: Complete coverage
Read our coronavirus live blog for all the latest news and updates
2. We now have a reasonably clear indication as to the geographical spread of the pandemic in India, including the worst affected areas. Moreover, over the past few weeks, officials have understood operating procedures in a time such as this, right up to the district level. Yesterday again, cabinet secretary briefed the chief secretaries and health secretaries on the current situation and the steps being taken by us.
3. Slowly but surely, economic activities have begun to pick up in several parts of the country. In the coming days, this process will further gather steam.
4. We must realize that the fight against Covid-19 has to be more focussed now.
5. Going forward, the road ahead should be focused on reducing the spread and ensuring that all precautions are taken by people including social distancing norms by observing ‘Do Gaj Doori’ follow-up is of paramount importance and we must do so to the hilt.
More on Covid-19
7. Before taking a considered view, this time we decided to invite aLL chief ministers to speak.
Chief ministers — YS Jagan Mohan Reddy (Andhra Pradesh), Amarinder Singh (Punjab), Nitish Kumar (Bihar), Yogi Adityanath (Uttar Pradesh) and Pema Khandu (Arunachal Pradesh) — were also among those who attended the virtual conference.
The prime minister interacted with the chief ministers last on April 27. Days after the meeting, the central government had extended the lockdown by two more weeks till May 17 to arrest the spread of the virus, but gave several relaxations in economic activities and movement of people.
The nationwide lockdown has been in force since March 25 to contain the spread of the virus, which has killed more than 2200 people, and afflicted more than 67,000 in the country.
(With inputs from agencies)
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