Chandigarh, Jun 5 (UNI) Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said adequate arrangements have been made by his government to tackle the Black Fungus outbreak and from past three days the increase in the cases is stable.
Addressing the mediapersons after a programme held on the occasion of Environment Day in Karnal, Mr Khattar said about 600 patients are undergoing treatment in various hospitals across Haryana and about 8000 injections have been received for the treatment of disease ensuring that the patients do not face any problem.
"Everyone's cooperation is needed in this hour of crisis, therefore everyone should religiously follow COVID-19 protocols," said the Chief Minister.
Answering a question, the Chief Minister said there are about 14000 ponds in the state. These ponds were not cleaned for the last several years, due to which the dirt in the ponds increased and the water levels in these ponds was not getting recharged.
For this, Haryana Pond and Waste Water Management Authority havs been constituted to ensure the maintenance of these ponds. In the first phase, 150 ponds covered under Mahagram Yojana have been renovated, informed the Chief Minister. He further informed that this year 450 ponds will be renovated.
Replying to another question regarding farmers, the Chief Minister said everyone has the right to express their views peacefully but if anyone disturbs the law and order then strict action will be taken against such violators.
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