Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday once more urged farmers to name off their protest on Delhi borders over the brand new farm legal guidelines and return house in view of the second Covid-19 wave. He additionally appealed to labourers and employees to remain put at their workplaces and guaranteed them of help whereas stating that the federal government was well-equipped to deal with the pandemic.
“Farmers are protesting at several places. It is their democratic right. But there is a fear of contracting coronavirus… Even today, 17-18 people at a bus station tested positive. There is always a possibility that people will get Covid-19 if they stay together day and night,” mentioned Khattar.
The CM mentioned whereas there can at all times be a disagreement over points for which farmers are protesting, there isn’t any disagreement on the problem of coronavirus. “Jaan hai to Jahaan hai… Everybody should return to their homes, get themselves tested for Covid-19, and if they test positive, get themselves treated.”
In a bid to allay fears of crop procurement, Khattar mentioned it occurred (final 12 months too) amid Covid. “This time, again, it is happening amid Covid. We are again taking due precautions regarding Covid-19. Till day, we have procured 50 lakh MT crop. Lifting is also being done at a satisfactory level. Deputy Commissioners have been issued instructions. Due to rains, there is a possibility that the crop may get damaged. The loss can be of farmers, government, FCI or anybody. To avoid any crop loss, I have asked all the Deputy Commissioners and transporters to expedite lifting of crops.”
Khattar urged farmers to decelerate the tempo of reaching mandis for a few days, in order that the rains recover from, particularly in these mandis the place there may be already a glut.
“As far as farmers’ payment is concerned, till date, Rs 650 crore has been paid to the farmers. Farmers will continue to get their payment within 72 hours. We need everybody’s cooperation, farmers and arhtiyas,” he added.
Reiterating that there was no must panic, he mentioned labourers, employees ought to keep right here and proceed the work they’re doing whereas following Covid-safety protocols. “They should maintain distance, do segregated shifts. Haryana government stands committed for their welfare. Nobody shall face any difficulty, be it medicines, ration, food anything. Our district level task forces are functional and are constantly monitoring the situation.”
The Chief Minister that the federal government is well-equipped to deal with the pandemic. “We have adequate stocks of PPE kits, ICU beds, ventilators and medicines. Our paramedical staff, doctors are also fully equipped to deal with this ongoing wave of Covid-19. We are also conducting more than 30,000 tests daily. We are focussing on Testing, Tracking, Tracing and Treatment. Approximately 20-30 contacts are being tracked per Covid-19 positive patient. The more we test, the more Covid-19 positive patients will be found. But, we are not worried about that. Our priority is to treat all such patients.”
“As far as infrastructure, beds, medicines, remdesivir injections are involved, we have now enough shares out there in Haryana. We have additionally issued helpline numbers for 3 districts – Panchkula, Gurgaon and Faridabad – 8558893911. For remaining districts – 1075 might be dialled to hunt assist.“
He mentioned that to forestall any additional transmission of Covid-19, the state has taken following steps:
1. Vaccination: Till date, we have now administered 30.75 lakh doses in Haryana. From April 20, we’re launching one other mega vaccination drive to cowl 45+ 12 months previous folks.
2. Challan for not carrying face masks: We will not be solely issuing challans but in addition distributing free masks.
3. The coronavirus curfew might be efficient from 2100 hrs to 0500 hrs. After 10 pm, if anyone is discovered on the streets with none legitimate authorisation, motion shall be taken.
4. Only restricted gatherings at wedding ceremony capabilities — 50 individuals indoor and 200 outside — are allowed. It might be higher if as a substitute of night time capabilities, ceremonies are held throughout day occasions. Even Navratra ceremonies must be carried out throughout day time
5. All colleges and academic institutes have been shut until April 30. Class tenth exams have been cancelled. Class twelfth aexams have been postponed.
