GUWAHATI, May 16 - Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal directed the Deputy Commissioners and Superintendents of Police of the State to take on board MLAs, MPs and minister in-charge of the respective districts to tide over the challenges posed by COVID-19 and stressed united effort by all to revive the economy that suffered a major setback during the lockdown.
He directed this while reviewing the ongoing measures and future steps to deal with CODIV-19 pandemic through video conference at Brahmaputra State Guest House here today.
In view of large number of stranded people of Assam returning to the State with operation of trains, Sonowal asked DCs and SPs to take steps for setting up quarantine management committees at village and block levels.
He also instructed them to develop a positive environment in the villages for people living in home quarantine with active support of senior citizens and opinion leaders.
Further, taking serious note of beneficiaries in groups visiting banks to withdraw fund transferred by the government under various schemes, the Chief Minister suggested engaging services of NCC cadets and NSS volunteers for maintaining discipline and social distancing norms in the banks.
While appreciating the services of DCs, SPs, Joint Directors of Health Services and staff of other emergency services in the fight against COVID-19, the Chief Minister said that the coming days would be very challenging and urged all to work with �Team Assam� spirit to overcome the dreaded disease.
Moreover, the Chief Minister asked the DCs and Joint Directors of Health Services to interact with the authorities of private nursing homes to ensure all possible services by the latter to the people at this difficult time.
He also directed them to ensure smooth operation of schemes under 14th Finance Commission, various beneficiary-oriented schemes as well as activities related to agriculture, pisciculture, etc., besides compliance of Central government directives issued to contain the African swine fever.
As the third phase of the lockdown will end tomorrow, the Chief Minister said that until new directives are issued by the Union government the existing guideline will remain in force in the State and asked the DCs and SPs to ensure their total compliance.
Keeping in view the forthcoming monsoon season, the Chief Minister asked the district administrations to gear up with all preparations to tackle any flood situation by preparing in advance an effective mitigation plan, including relief camps, relief material and health services ready.
He also directed to designate one nodal officer to oversee flood preparedness in the districts and to engage staff of government departments who are not involved in COVID-19 related duty in flood mitigation activities. Besides, to avert any electrocution cases during flood, the Chief Minister instructed the DCs to ensure timely repair of transmission lines by the power department.
The Chief Minister applauded leadership of principals of the medical colleges for the praiseworthy services rendered by doctors, nurses and health staff of the medical colleges.
