The state governments have told the Centre that while protection is required from COVID-19, the economic activities also need to be stepped up in a calibrated manner.
This view was communicated during a virtual meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba with Chief Secretaries and Health Secretaries of all States and Union Territories. The meeting was held to review the status of COVID-19 management across the country.
Noting that more than 350 Shramik special trains have been run by railways carrying 3.5 lakh migrant workers so far, the Cabinet Secretary requested State governments to cooperate with railways in running of more Shramik special trains. He also noted the cooperation of States on return of Indians from abroad under Vande Bharat Mission.
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Gauba further emphasised that movements of doctors, nurses and paramedics should be totally unhindered and all steps be taken to facilitate and protect Corona Warriors.
The number of total confirmed cases in India has now risen to 62,939. The death toll currently stands at 2,109.