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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his fifth video conference meeting with chief ministers during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic has said that there is ‘global recognition for India’s success in handling of the virus.
He further stated economic activities have begun to pick up momentum in several parts of the country and the process will further gain steam in the coming days.
“We must realize that the fight against COVID-19 has to be more focused now,” he said. PM Modi said that the road ahead should be focused on reducing the spread of coronavirus and ensuring that precautions are taken.
“Going forward, the road ahead should be focused on reducing the spread and ensuring that all precautions are taken by people including social distancing norms by observing ‘Do Gaj Doori’. Follow-up is of paramount importance and we must do so to the hilt,” he said.
He stated that the government of India appreciates the efforts made by all state governments in this regard.
The interaction comes days ahead of the scheduled ending of the nationwide lockdown. The ongoing lockdown, which was imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus, is scheduled to end on May 17. The country is in the third phase of the Lockdown that began on March 24.
“Let us stay the course as we move forward together,” the prime minister said.
“We now have reasonably clear indication as to the geographical spread of the pandemic in India, including the worst affected areas,” Prime Minister Modi said.
“Moreover, over the past few weeks, officials have understood operating procedures in a time such as this, right up to the district level. Yesterday again, cabinet secretary briefed the chief secretaries and health secretaries on the current situation and the steps being taken by us,” he added.
