MPs and MLAs of the State have come forward to contribute to different districts in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19). Koraput Congress MP Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka and Sundargarh MP Jual Oram are the latest additions to the bandwagon of politicians who have joined hands to fight the deadly virus.
Ulaka contributed Rs 1 crore from his MPLAD fund to Koraput and Rayagada districts.
In a letter, he MP asked the two districts’ Collectors to present an estimated cost for purchase of infrared thermometers, personal protection equipment for medical personnel, corona testing kits, ICU ventilator, face masks, gloves, thermal imaging scanners and other medical equipments.
He also requested the Collectors to make use of the DMF funds to carry out medical testing, screening and other facilities needed to detect and contain COVID-19.
Kendrapada BJD MP Anubhav Mohanty wrote to the Collector for dispensation of Rs 1.05 crore from his MPLAD fund for purchase of necessary equipments for |COVID-19.
Sundargarh BJP MP Jual Oram recommended release of Rs 25 lakh out of his MPLAD fund to Sundargarh district for purchase of medical equipments.
Earlier, Puri BJD MP Pinaki Misra had released Rs 12 lakh from his MPLAD fund for anti-corona measures.