The Union Finance Ministry, on the recommendation of the Panchayati Raj Ministry, released Rs 8,923.8 crore to 25 states for providing grant to rural local bodies. The spread of COVID-19 pandemic in different parts of the country has recently assumed serious proportions. The vulnerabilities of the rural communities need to be especially addressed. Comparatively low level of awareness amongst the rural population coupled with inadequate support systems in villages may create a constraining situation in dealing with the pandemic in an effective manner. Hence, the Panchayats/Rural Local Bodies need to be properly sensitized and facilitated towards meeting the challenge and provide leadership as they did last year and received appreciation at the highest level for various measures.
FinMin releases Rs 8,924 cr to 25 states for combating COVID-19
Ministry of panchayati raj has also issued an advisory for guidance of panchayats with regards to action that needs to be taken for combating COVID-19 pandemic
BusinessToday.In | May 19, 2021 | Updated 13:07 IST
It s the first installment of the basic (untied) grants and will be utilised for Covid prevention and mitigation measures
The finance ministry has released Rs 8,923.8 crore to 25 states as a grant to rural local bodies amid the second Covid-19 wave. It s the first installment of the basic (untied) grants and will be utilised for Covid prevention and mitigation measures.
The ministry has also issued an advisory for the guidance of panchayats with regards to the action that needs to be taken for combating the COVID-19 pandemic. As per the ministry, a communication campaign should be run in rural areas to dispel misinformation on COVID-19 infection. Panchayats will draw the frontline volunteers for the campai
New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): The Union Finance Ministry, on the recommendation of the Panchayati Raj Ministry, released Rs 8,923.8 crore to 25 states for providing grant to rural local bodies.
Govt issues SOPs to combat Covid in rural areas, focus on awareness, screening, isolation
To combat Covid-19, the government has asked states to sensitise and facilitate the Panchayats/Rural Local Bodies to tackle the Covid challenge.
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The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj has written to all the State Governments to take preventive measures to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic in rural India
To combat Covid-19, the Ministry in its letter has suggested States to sensitise and facilitate the Panchayats/Rural Local Bodies towards meeting the challenge and provide leadership.
CAMPAIGN ON COVID AWARENESS
The Ministry has advised undertaking an intensive communication campaign for the awareness of rural communities on the nature of the Covid infection and preventive and mitigation measures, by the advice of the Health Ministry, doctors, and medical institutions, etc., while especially taking care to dispel false notions and beliefs.
Panchayats, village frontline workers to play a key role in curbing Covid-19 in rural India
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Panchayats, village frontline workers to play a key role in curbing Covid-19 in rural India. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, May 15: With the surge in the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic overwhelming the health facilities in the urban areas, the Government is seized of its spread and affect in the rural areas.
Two pointers recently put the spotlight on the importance of dealing with Coronavirus in the rural areas of India, where the vast majority of the country lives.