Lockdown in Meghalaya to continue post May 3: Conrad
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today suggested Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Meghalaya model of “Rapid Response System”, wherein within specified time frame response is initiated by health, administration and police on detection of new Covid-19 cases.
In the video conference with Prime Minister, the Chief Minister said, “The rapid response system will enable the government to work at micro level, like the panchayat institutions and prepare us for any such situation that may arise in future.”
He suggested that response of different stakeholders should be specified in the form of an standard operating procedures (SoPs), who can respond immediately within 60 minutes.
He also suggested the Prime Minister that an “Economic Task Force” by all the States be setup for exchange of ideas and possible solutions to initiate economic activities by adhering to necessary precautionary protocols.
“There is an economic State to State dependence. The establishment of economic task force will help States and its adjoining neighbours to a large extent in devising practical measures to revive the economic,” the Chief Minister added.
Talking about the prevailing situation, the Chief Minister told the Prime Minister that the use of technology has become more important and we should prepare ourselves for the change by integrating technology in governance, healthcare and business.
In the video conference that lasted for about 2 hours, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma was given the opportunity to make the opening submission.
He said that the lockdown in the State will continue post May 3 with relaxation in non-Covid19 affected districts.
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Please end the lockdown and let come home those who stuck in others areas or in any state and let the school reopens slowly .
Lockdown should be partially lifted from non COVID 19 zone. State should continue to lockdown inter state movement.All economic activities should be opened, including wine stores,which is one of the revenue earning for the state. Provided following all protocol for COVID 19.given by MHA. I also would like to bring to your knowledge that COVID19 will not be over even after the lockdown, but we cannot wait for the time things will be normal. We will have to come out and start all activities following all protocol.
Please help me I am stay guest house 44 days Tura I want go home at Silchar
All communication should be opened within NE region , however restrictions in Red zone. This will enable economy re-establishing in the region, including Tourism.
People should co-operate with the administration in tackling the present situation. The government should hang pictorial representations of what’s & why’s about social distancing through posters/banners at all vintage points of the state in order to educate the public, the illeterate/uneducated ones in particular, over the global pandemic.