COVID-19: PM Modi interacts with CMs, LGs via video conferencing amid unlock 1.0

COVID-19: PM Modi interacts with CMs, LGs via video conferencing amid unlock 1.0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Chief Ministers of states and Lieutenant Governors of Union Territories via video conferencing on June 16.

According to Prime Minister's Office (PMO), in the meeting PM Modi said, "Timely decisions taken to combat the pandemic have been effective in containing COVID-19 spread in the country.

When we look back, people will remember that we have presented an example for cooperative federalism to the world." "He also underlined that all modes of transport are now open, lakhs of migrant labourers have travelled back to their villages, thousands of Indians returned from abroad and even though India has a huge population, COVID has not assumed as life-threatening a form as in rest of world." Chief Ministers (CMs) thanked PM for his leadership during such a challenging time and uniting the country to fight for the collective fight against the virus.

They provided feedback about existing health infrastructure in their states and efforts for augmentation to tackle the impact of virus.

CMs also mentioned about the awareness campaigns being run by them, help being provided to workers who have returned home, usage of Aarogya Setu app, and kickstarting of economic activities in the states.