The Court opined that many issues faced amid the COVID-19 pandemic could be resolved using the scheme.
The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday questioned the Central government whether the Atmanirbhar scheme was still in place, opining that many issues faced amid the COVID-19 pandemic could be resolved using the scheme.
In this regard, a Division Bench of Chief Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka and Justice Aravind Kumar directed the Additional Solicitor General to inform the Court by Thursday on the existence of the scheme.
"Is the Atmanirbhar scheme still in place? If it is still there, many issues will be resolved," the Court remarked.
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan or Self-reliant India campaign is the vision of new India envisaged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to achieve self-reliance on various fronts including the manufacture of goods.
On May 12, 2020, the PM had announced a special economic and comprehensive package of Rs. 20 lakh crores, to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
ASG to place before Court if this (Atmanirbhar) scheme continues to exists. The statement to be placed before Court by Thursday," the Court directed.
The Court was hearing a case registered suo motu after it received two letters on Covid-19 Management in the state.
The Court was specifically dealing with the issues of food security especially for the vulnerable sections of the society amid the lockdown imposed in the State.
The Court on Tuesday pointed out that certain sections of the society have been deprived of their income due to lockdown necessitated by COVID-19.
On the issue of oxygen availability, the Court was apprised that the Centre has increased the quantity of oxygen supplied to the State, from 965 MT to 1200 MT.
Police excesses should be avoided and people must co-operate with the government. If people not cooperating, take them to the nearest police station," the Bench further opined, when advocates complained about instances of lathi charge on citizens amid the lockdown.
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