1.97 lakh acknowledged construction workers get relief from Delhi govt
Authorities in Delhi have thus far disbursed Rs 5,000 every as a relief to 1.97 lakh construction workers in view of coronavirus-induced lockdown within the metropolis, an official mentioned on Monday. It comes after Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal directed officers involved to take the steps for the welfare of migrant workers in view of the lockdown imposed on the evening of April 16.
The official mentioned principal secretary (residence) on Monday submitted his report back to the LG in response to which the Workers Welfare Board has arrange 77 centres the place 12,284 meals packets have thus far been offered to migrant workers.
He additionally mentioned at 146 facilities arrange by district magistrates, 52,593 meals packets have been given to needy individuals. “Out of more than 2 lakh registered construction workers, Rs 5,000 has been given to 1,97 lakh workers as of now,” the official additionally mentioned.
On Sunday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had introduced an extension of the continuing lockdown in Delhi for one more week, saying the severity of COVID-19 is unabated and the positivity fee has been as excessive as 36 p.c in the previous couple of days.
The lockdown imposed on April 19 evening will now proceed until 5 am on May 3. Before the extension, it was scheduled to finish at 5 am on April 26.Â
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