CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray’s address to the state today;
Namaskar!
Greetings on Gudhi Padwa.
From December to February, we had controlled COVID well. This credit was yours and that of the health system and the state machinery.
Namaskar!
Greetings on Gudhi Padwa.
From December to February, we had controlled COVID well. This credit was yours and that of the health system and the state machinery.
But things have changed. We felt that we were winning the war, but this battle has begun again.
Despite capacity additions, the system is under strain. There is an oxygen shortage. Around 1,200 metric tons of oxygen is manufactured daily in Maharashtra.
Despite capacity additions, the system is under strain. There is an oxygen shortage. Around 1,200 metric tons of oxygen is manufactured daily in Maharashtra.
We have earmarked 100% of this for medical purposes. Today, 950 to 1,000 tons is being used for Corona patients.
Oxygen will be procured from as far as 1,300 kms from states like West Bengal.
Oxygen will be procured from as far as 1,300 kms from states like West Bengal.
I am requesting the Hon’ble Prime Minister to airlift oxygen to Maharashtra using the Air Force.
This is because bringing oxygen to Maharashtra using tankers by road will be time-consuming and logistically challenging.
This is because bringing oxygen to Maharashtra using tankers by road will be time-consuming and logistically challenging.
In March, the GST returns were to be filed for small & medium enterprises. I am requesting the Hon’ble Prime Minister to extend this by three months.
We have speeded up vaccination. Vaccination coverage will have to be increased. This will help prevent the third wave of COVID.
We have speeded up vaccination. Vaccination coverage will have to be increased. This will help prevent the third wave of COVID.
We are enhancing health infrastructure in Mumbai, Pune, Vidarbha. We are increasing oxygen beds, ventilators, isolation beds and quarantine facilities.
But we also need doctors. Hence, we are calling on newly-graduated doctors to join us. Like last year, I am appealing to retired doctors, nurses and medical staff to help us fight this battle.
Considering this situation, we have no option but to impose some restrictions. This is for your welfare. I am not happy doing it.
If we do not break the COVID transmission chain, it will strangle us. Livelihood is important. But saving lives is a greater priority.
If we do not break the COVID transmission chain, it will strangle us. Livelihood is important. But saving lives is a greater priority.
So, the present restrictions in the State will be made more stringent.
Under the ‘Break the Chain’ initiative, prohibitory orders will be imposed across the State from 8 PM tomorrow till 1st May.
Link:
Under the ‘Break the Chain’ initiative, prohibitory orders will be imposed across the State from 8 PM tomorrow till 1st May.
Link:
https://twitter.com/cmomaharashtra/status/1382003581016924160
We will provide 3 kg wheat and 2 kg rice free of cost to beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act for one month.
Maharashtra Government had launched the Shiv Bhojan scheme which provides a wholesome meal for ₹10.
After the pandemic began, we reduced it to ₹5.
Now, for the next month, these meals will be free.
After the pandemic began, we reduced it to ₹5.
Now, for the next month, these meals will be free.
Around 35 lakh beneficiaries covered under five schemes like Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana, Shravan Bal Yojana, pension schemes for the widows, aged and differently abled will get two months of their Rs 1,000 monthly pensions in advance.
Around 12 lakh registered construction workers will get financial aid of Rs 1,500 each.
Similarly, 25 lakh registered domestic workers will also get aid.
Registered hawkers, who number 5 lakh, will get an amount of Rs 1,500 in their bank accounts.
Similarly, 25 lakh registered domestic workers will also get aid.
Registered hawkers, who number 5 lakh, will get an amount of Rs 1,500 in their bank accounts.
The 12 lakh rickshaw drivers, who have permits, will be paid an amount of Rs 1,500.
About 12 lakh tribal beneficiaries, who are covered under the Khawati scheme, will also get ₹2,000 per family.
About 12 lakh tribal beneficiaries, who are covered under the Khawati scheme, will also get ₹2,000 per family.
District Collectors will get a fund of Rs 3,300 crore to be used only for fighting COVID. This money will be spent on buying medicines and equipment and adding to further strengthen our facilities.
Apart from this, the taxes, fees and other dues payable to the State Government, Government undertakings and local bodies can be paid sans interest dues for the months of April and May.
Put together, this Rs 5,476 crore will provide support to the economically weaker sections in these troubled times and also strengthen our health machinery in this fight against COVID.
I have put forth the situation before you. We will have to impose these restrictions as a bitter pill to prevent the situation from deteriorating further and break the transmission chain.
You consider me as part of your family. I am undeterred by criticism. I am committed to your welfare. The only reason for imposing these restrictions is to save lives. Please understand this and co-operate.
Let us fight COVID together.
Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra!
Let us fight COVID together.
Jai Hind, Jai Maharashtra!
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