PM Narendra Modi held a video conference with Chief Ministers of 10 states on August 11, 2020 to discuss COVID-19 related situation in their regions. Addressing all the CMs, the Prime Minister said that every state is fighting the battle against the challenging situation arising due to COVID-19 pandemic and that the role of each and every state is important in the overall control of the spread of the disease.
PM Modi noted that the average fatality rate has been continuously decreasing while the recovery rate has been increasing each day, which shows that measures being taken are in the right direction
Every state is fighting the battle against the challenging situation arising due to #COVID19 pandemic. Role of each and every state is very significant in overall control of the spread of the disease: PM Narendra Modi https://t.co/82HRid12ch
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2020
PM Modi further highlighted that as per experts, if within 72 hours, a person is diagnosed, then the spread can be controlled to a great extent. So, it is important that all the people who come in contact with an infected person must be tested within 72 hours.
Experts are saying now that if within 72 hours, a person is diagnosed, then the spread can be controlled to a great extent. So, it is important that all the people who come in contact with an infected person must be tested within 72 hours: PM Modi. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/7FqMSXunoF
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2020
The Prime Minister also observed that in some districts of UP, Haryana and Delhi, there was a phase when COVID-19 became a big problem but the governments held review meetings and a committee was formed under the chairmanship of Home Minister Amit Shah. PM Modi declared that to a great extent,"we achieved the results that we wanted."
#WATCH We have seen that in some districts of UP, Haryana & Delhi, there was a phase when #COVID19 became a huge problem. Then we held a review meeting & a committee was formed under the chairmanship of Amit Shah and to a great extent, we achieved the results that we wanted: PM pic.twitter.com/bH4vBhUKGa
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2020
The Prime Minister was holding a discussion with the Chief Ministers from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Punjab, Bihar, Gujarat, Telangana and Uttar Pradesh. The meeting comes at a time when India's coronavirus tally has risen above 2.27 million, including 1.58M recoveries and 45, 257 deaths.
Current Cap of 35% in State Disaster Relief Fund for COVID expenditure not sufficient: Punjab CM
During the video conference, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh pointed out that the current cap of 35% in State Disaster Relief Fund for COVID related expenditure, as per MHA guidelines, is not sufficient to meet the current requirements. The Punjab CM sought a liberal financial package from the Prime Minister for states to fill the collection gap caused by the pandemic.
CM Captain Amarinder Singh today sought from PM Narendra Modi a liberal financial package for states to fill the collection gap caused by the pandemic, and also flexibility on Covid-related terms of expenditure in SDRF: Punjab Chief Minister's Office (CMO) https://t.co/ZG1XmJyWnF
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2020
Tamil Nadu CM requests ad-hoc grant of Rs 1,000 crore from NDRF, 9,000 crore rupees special grant
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami stated during the video conference with PM Modi that the state has already fully exhausted its State Disaster Response and Mitigation Fund. He requested for an ad-hoc grant of Rs 1,000 crore from NDRF immediately to fight pandemic.
Palaniswami also requested for a special grant worth Rs 9000 crore for Tamil Nadu to combat COVID-19 and its after effects on the state's economy. He also requested early release of GST compensation for April-June, 2020.
As we have already fully exhausted State Disaster Response & Mitigation Fund, I also request an ad-hoc grant of Rs 1,000 crore from NDRF immediately to fight pandemic. Releasing pending CMR subsidy of Rs 1,321 crore at this time, will facilitate paddy procurement: Tamil Nadu CM
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2020
The Chief Minister further said that the state has received Rs 512.64 crore from the Centre in 2 tranches under Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness package out of Rs 712.64 crore allotted to state. He requested this package to be increased to Rs 3,000 crore as his earlier request.
We've received Rs 512.64 crore from Centre in 2 tranches under Emergency Response&Health Systems Preparedness package out of Rs 712.64 crore allotted to state.I request this package may be stepped up to Rs 3,000 crore as my earlier request: TN CM at video conference meet with PM pic.twitter.com/oyBWBew5X0
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2020
Significance
This was the Prime Minister's 7th such meeting with the Chief Ministers to discuss the coronavirus pandemic. He had previously sought suggestions from the Chief Ministers before extending the nationwide lockdown each time and the subsequent implementation of unlock. The Prime Minister's last meeting with the Chief Ministers on the situation was held in June.
Maharashtra worst-hit state
Maharashtra continues to hold on to its position of being the worst-hit state in the country with over 5 lakh confirmed coronavirus cases, including 3.5 lakh recoveries and 17,757 deaths. Tamil Nadu follows second with around 2.97 lakh confirmed COVID cases including 2.39 lakh recoveries and 4,927 death. Andhra Pradesh comes third with 2.28 lakh corona cases including 1.39 lakh recoveries and 2,036 deaths.
Besides these states, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka reported the highest number of coronavirus cases and deaths in the last 24 hours.
Background
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had interacted with the Chief Ministers of 6 states on August 10, 2020 to review the flood situation due to incessant rainfall in certain regions. PM Modi held a video conference with Chief Ministers of Kerala, Bihar, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Karnataka to review their ongoing efforts to prepare to deal with the south-west monsoon and current flood situation in the country.
Earlier today, interacted with Chief Ministers of 6 states to review the flood situation. CMs spoke about the ongoing efforts to deal with the flood situation in their respective states. https://t.co/MY6EW49aXb
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 10, 2020
During the meeting, the Prime Minister emphasized on better coordination between all central and state agencies to establish a permanent system for forecasting of floods. The Prime Minister also emphasised on the extensive use of innovative technologies for improving forecast and warning system. He also stated that investment should be increased in localized early warning system so that the people in affected areas are provided with a timely warning in case of a threatening situation as a breach of river embankment.
He also stressed on following all health precautions while undertaking rescue efforts in the view of COVID-19. He further stated that the States should ensure that all development and infrastructure projects are being built with resilience to withstand local disasters, to reduce consequential losses.
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