PM Modi speaks with UP, Chhattisgarh, Raj, Puducherry CMs over Covid-19 crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with the chief ministers of four states over their Covid-19 management strategies in their respective states.

PM Modi, in a telephonic conversation, discussed Covid-19 issues with Uttara Pradesj chief minister Yogi Adityanth, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy.

In the review meeting, the Prime Minister assured the states that the Centre would help states in every possible way in their fight against covid-19 pandemic. He also suggested the state to notify the Centre from time to time, whatever the need may be and also discussed other details such as oxygen and ICU beds availability.

The Prime Minister further said that states and centre need to work hand in hand to combat the pandemic. Meanwhile, the Chief Ministers briefed the Prime Minister about the recovery rate, corona curfew, temporary covid hospital, public awareness campaign, vaccination and availability of oxygen plants in their states.

Of late, both Prime Minister and Union Health Minister have been holding various meetings with states over Covid-19 situation across the country.

In the last 15 days, PM Modi has spoken with over 18 Chief Ministers and two Lieutenant Governors to take stock of their covid-19 situation.