CM announces Rs 1L ex-gratia for kin of  Covid-19 fatalities

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CM announces Rs 1L ex-gratia for kin of  Covid-19 fatalities

Friday, 05 June 2020 | PNS | Dehradun

Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has announced that in case a Covid-19 positive person of the state dies, an ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh will be provided to the dependent of the deceased. Further, considering the situation in Dehradun, the Niranjanpur wholesale vegetable market will be closed down and an alternative arrangement will be made. There will be a complete bandh in Dehradun on Saturday and Sunday (barring essential commodities shops and essential services). Complete sanitisation of the city will be undertaken on these two days.

Reviewing the Covid-19 status through video conferencing on Thursday, the CM directed that containment zone guidelines be strictly enforced. Public awareness should be generated constantly about physical distancing and mandatory use of mask even outside containment zones. Strict action should be taken against those not following these regulations. Special focus should be laid on field surveillance for this purpose.

Considering the situation in Dehradun, Rawat directed that there will be complete closure in the city on Saturday and Sunday, and these two days will be used for complete sanitisation of the city. Further, the Niranjanpur vegetable mandi will be closed and alternative arrangement will be made. Warning that there should not be any complaints regarding black marketing of ration, he directed strictest possible action against those involved in such crimes, adding that ration should reach every needy person.

The CM directed officials to ensure necessary facilities in quarantine centres. Regular checks and surprise inspections should be conducted to ensure that home quarantine is being followed as per the regulations. Special focus should be laid on quarantine facilities in villages. Funds should be provided to the Gram Pradhans for this purpose according to directions. Trained staff and necessary equipment should be facilitated in Covid care centres.

Stressing that data feed should be taken seriously, Rawat directed all district magistrates to evaluate future requirements which conducting a gap analysis of infrastructure and logistics. Ensuring facilities and equipment according to the gap must be done.

The Chief Secretary Utpal Kumar Singh stressed on increasing testing and laying special focus on contact tracing. The administration should be informed immediately in case of any type of requirement.

Health secretary Amit Singh Negi informed that a budget of Rs 686 crore has been provided for Covid-19.

This includes Rs 160 crore to NHM, Rs 150 crore to medical education, Rs 16 crore from SDRF to health, Rs 150 crore under district plan, Rs 70 crore in DM fund, Rs 50 crore from CM relief fund and Rs 90 crore from SDRF to district magistrates.

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