NEW DELHI, Jun 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a detailed meeting with the senior ministers and officials to review India’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The meeting besides reviewing the national level status and preparation in battling the pandemic also took stock of the current situation in different states and UTs including Delhi. It was attended by the Home Minister, Health Minister, Principal Secretary to PM, Cabinet Secretary, Health Secretary, DG ICMR and other related conveners of the Empowered Groups.
Member NITI and Convener of the Empowered Group of Medical Emergency Management Plan Dr. Vinod Paul gave a detailed presentation on the current status and the likely scenario of Covid-19 cases in medium term perspective. It was observed that out of the total cases, two-thirds are in 5 states with an overwhelming concentration in big cities and keeping in view of the overall challenges particularly faced by the large cities, it was discussed to augment testing as well as the number of beds and services to effectively handle the peak surge of daily cases.
Prime Minister took cognizance of the recommendations of the Empowered Group on city and district-wise requirements of hospital/isolation beds and instructed the Health Ministry officials to undertake emergency planning in consultation with the States/UTs. He also advised the Ministry to ensure suitable preparations in view of the commencement of the monsoon season.
The present and emerging scenario of Covid-19 cases in the national capital was discussed and projections for the next 2 months were also deliberated. Prime Minister suggested that Home Minister and Health Minister should convene an emergency meeting with the Lt Governor, Chief Minister of NCT Delhi in presence of all senior officials of Government of India, Government of Delhi and officials of the Municipal Corporations of Delhi to plan a coordinated and comprehensive response for handling the challenges posed by the rising Covid cases.
During the meeting various instances of outstanding work done by several states, districts and cities in containing and controlling the outbreak successfully were appreciated. PIB Itanagar

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