FinMin releases Rs 8,924 cr to 25 states for combating COVID-19
Ministry of panchayati raj has also issued an advisory for guidance of panchayats with regards to action that needs to be taken for combating COVID-19 pandemic
BusinessToday.In | May 19, 2021 | Updated 13:07 IST
It's the first installment of the basic (untied) grants and will be utilised for Covid prevention and mitigation measures
The finance ministry has released Rs 8,923.8 crore to 25 states as a grant to rural local bodies amid the second Covid-19 wave. It's the first installment of the basic (untied) grants and will be utilised for Covid prevention and mitigation measures.
The ministry has also issued an advisory for the guidance of panchayats with regards to the action that needs to be taken for combating the COVID-19 pandemic. As per the ministry, a communication campaign should be run in rural areas to dispel misinformation on COVID-19 infection. Panchayats will draw the frontline volunteers for the campaign, including elected panchayat representatives, teachers, and ASHA workers.