Yogi asks state MP’s and MLA’s to contribute to fight COVID19
| *MLA & MPs must ensure benefits of schemes to the person standing on the last rung: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath* *CM appeals MPs and ministers to contribute Rs 1 crore and one-month salary from MLAs* *CM interacts through video conferencing* *CM asks to implement PM Narendra Modi’s appeal on a large scale* *Situation under our control, cases increased due to Tablighi Jamaat: Yogi* *BSP chief Mayawati also appealed to her MLAs for support* 05 April, Lucknow. Since the very beginning, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister has been taking the exact correct decisions not only to tackle the pandemic but also to get the support of the people of Uttar Pradesh. In today’s meeting, Yogi carefully monitored the progress on protection and preparedness against the Coronavirus. He played a master stroke by connecting with all MPs and ministers in the state through video conferencing and appealed to them to ensure that the common man standing on the last in the line gets the benefits of the state government’s schemes. He asked MPs and ministers to keep a watch in their respective areas so that the people do not face problems during the lockdown. Chief Minister Yogi also asked for suggestions on how to keep the crowd organized and also ensure social distancing when lockdown will be lifted in a phased manner starting from 15th of April. During his busy schedule, Yogi took some time to send his message on air to the people of Uttar Pradesh reminding them to follow Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal effectively at 9pm on Sunday. Chief Minister discussed with the MPs and ministers of the state about the situation when the lockdown is lifted. Interacting through video conferencing, the CM said that whenever the lockdown is lifted, the crowd will be on the streets and it is quite possible that the measures being undertaken for prevention and containment of Corona might get affected. For this, Chief Minister has sought suggestions from MPs and ministers for a strategy after the lockdown is lifted. He said suggestions from people’s representatives would help our government to formulate strategies. He said that it would be decided only after the suggestions of where and how much relaxation should be given in the first phase. Suggestions have also been sought regarding which organizations would be given how much exemption. The Chief Minister said that challenges would remain even after the lockdown is lifted. Thus, we need to prepare in advance for the situation to be under control after the lockdown is lifted. Making the public aware about social distancing and following it in public places should be our first priority, he said. Yogi appealed to all MPs and ministers to contribute Rs 1 crore from MP/MLA fund as well as one-month salary of MLAs in Uttar Pradesh Covid Care Fund. He said that BSP chief Mayawati has also appealed to her legislators to contribute to this fund. Discussing in detail the amount of money coming in the fund, CM said that this fund would be used to expand the health care system of the state. He informed that this fund would help in expanding the capacity of medical colleges and district-level hospitals. The money will be spent on the procurement and arrangement of ventilators, PPEs, isolation wards, a testing lab at district level. He said that there is an effort to collect about Rs 1500 crore in this fund so that necessary works can be expedited. Apart from this, he also called on the general population to contribute to this fund. Yogi appealed to the MPs and ministers for cooperation while discussing his views on three main issues. The Chief Minister said that decision has been taken to give Rs 1,000 to petty vendors, laborers, e-rickshaw drivers, rickshaw pullers and daily wagers across the state. The decision has been taken to transfer this amount directly sent to their accounts. They don’t have ration cards and bank accounts. The CM appealed to the MPs and Ministers to identify such people and get their bank accounts opened and also get Rs 1000 transferred in their accounts. Apart from this, the CM said that about 3.50 lakh workers have come from different places to the state. They do not have ration cards nor they have bank accounts. Such people should also be identified and it should be ensured that they get ration cards and their bank accounts are opened. All the public representatives should cooperate for this work in every district, he said. (you are welcome to give your suggestion and concern about the state initiative in the comment box) |