#Post Lockdown : Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wants Staggered Re-Emergence Of People, Underlines Importance Of Social Distancing

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In a meeting with the state chief ministers by video conference to discuss ways to combat the spreading coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed out the road ahead for the country post lockdown that ends on April 14.

Incidentally it was the second time the Prime Minister interacted with the chief ministers on the issue. The last was  one was on March 20. Two days later he announced the Janta Curfew on March 22. And on 24th March Modi announced nationwide 21-day lockdown. Subsequently all air, rail, road, metro services were suspended .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the need of the hour was to ensure “staggered re-emergence” of people once the 21-day lockdown is lifted on April 14.

Modi reiterated the importance of social distancing and asked states to send him suggestions on the “exit strategy” that could be employed to ensure norms were followed even after lockdown ends.

PM Modi said in next few weeks, testing, tracing,isolation&quarantine should remain focus areas.He highlighted necessity of maintaining supply of essential medical products,availability of raw material for the manufacture of medicines & medical equipment