CM extends aid to aged homes
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, April 16 2020: Considering vulnerability of elderly people to COVID-19, Chief Minister N Biren Singh visited old age homes located at Kongba Nongthombam Leikai in Imphal East and Mongshangei in Imphal West district to assess the safety measures being taken up at these homes.

He interacted with the inmates and presented ration items, hand sanitisers, masks, medicine etc to the inmates.

Speaking to reporters, the Chief Minister thanked the people and the media for extending cooperation to the Government in tackling spread of COVID-19 in the State.

After April 20, the Chief Minister informed, the State Government may consider relaxation for some selected sectors after assessing the situation.

CM extends aid to aged homes

However, no decision would be taken in a hurry because Manipur shares a long international border with Myanmar and even a slight laxity may lead to an 'unmanageable situation,' he said.

Urging the public and civil society organizations to join hands with Government in the fight against COVID-19, the Chief Minister observed that now is not the time to indulge in blame game and unnecessary criticism.

He also urged the public to immediately inform the police or call the toll free number of Common Control Room if anybody comes across any shop spiking prices of essential items.

The Government has fixed prices of certain daily essential items.

Strict actions will be taken up against those violating the fixed price, he said.

The Chief Minister also said that to hear the grievances of the people stranded in different cities, one IAS officer each has been appointed as in-charge of all the States in the country.

Stating that it is necessary to give priority to them because they are away from home and facing different difficulties including financial problem, racial harassment etc, N Biren Singh said that the Government has started transferring financial aid of Rs 2000 each to the bank accounts of the stranded people, who sought help through tengbang.in .

He further said that the Government is also considering to provide assistance to those who are now in different cities for medical treatment.

Yaiskul AC MLA Th Satyabrata, Principal Secretary (Health) V Vumlunmang and other high ranking officers of the State Government also accompanied the Chief Minister during the visit.