Indian Government sets up 11 groups to deal with Corona impact |
Indian government has constituted 11 different Empowered groups to suggest measures to ramp up healthcare and put Indian economy back on track as quickly as possible after the 21-day lockdown ends. Each group constituted, has a senior representative from the Prime Minister`s Office and the Cabinet Secretariat to ensure seamless coordination. These groups have been set up under the Disaster Management Act. The groups have been empowered to formulate plans and to take all necessary steps for their time-bound implementation. The initiative is being viewed as a proactive step by the government to deal with multiple challenges which the outbreak of COVID-19 has posed. The Empowered Group on Medical Emergency and Management Plan will be headed by NITI Aayog member Dr. V Paul, while the Group on Availability of Hospitals, Disease Surveillance and Testing and Critical Care Training will work under the Chairmanship of Environment Secretary C K Mishra. Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant will head the Group on coordinating with the private sector. Other Empowered Groups include: Group on ensuring the availability of essential medical equipment, production Procurement, Import and Distribution. Group on Augmenting Human Resources and Capacity Building. Group on Facilitating Supply Chain and Logistics Management. Group on Economic and Welfare measures. Group on Information, Communication and Public Awareness. Group on Technology and Data Management. Panel on Public Grievances.
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