Jammu & Kashmir

People of JK need not panic, we’re better equipped: LG Manoj Sinha

Asks IRCS to provide details regarding vaccination, SoPs, Covid helpline numbers

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting with the office-bearers and volunteers of the Indian Red Cross Society, JK through virtual mode.

The Lt Governor acknowledged the significant role played by the Indian Red Cross Society, and lauded the Volunteers for their selflessness and dedicated service towards the public.

He called upon them to renew their commitment and determination in complementing the Government’s efforts to speed up the vaccination drive and tackle the challenges of the COVID pandemic.

With the collaborative efforts, we can contribute and play our part in helping those affected during the pandemic, added the Lt Governor.

In the wake of the second wave of Coronavirus, the Lt Governor asked the IRCS to carry on their humanitarian activities and reach out to people, especially those living in remote and far-flung areas, and help the administration in providing food, medical assistance and other essential items to the needy.

Having a strong team of volunteers in all 20 districts of the Union Territory, the Red Cross volunteers delivered food, medicines, and clothes to at least 30,000 families across J&K during the COVID pandemic last year, which is praiseworthy, said the Lt Governor.

The Lt Governor assured all possible support of the Administration to the Indian Red Cross Society in their noble cause.

Speaking on the preparedness of the UT Government to handle the ongoing pandemic, the Lt Governor observed that the people of J&K need not panic. We are equipped to deal with the emerging situation. One crore twenty lakh doses are ordered for vaccination of the 18 to 45 age group. Many Oxygen generation plants have become operational and the remaining will also start functioning soon. The availability of oxygen is more than double the requirement. We have 54,500 cubic metres of oxygen against the present consumption i.e 25,000 cubic metres, besides 15,000 cubic metres more will be added to the count in the coming days, the Lt Governor maintained.

Emphasizing on the dissemination of information with regard to the Covid pandemic, the Lt Governor asked the IRCS and its volunteers to make people aware of all the Do’s and Don’ts of Covid. There are many out there who are propagating misinformation among the people, which needs to be countered with facts, he added.

Use various media of communication and rope in religious leaders, health workers to spread awareness among people in their local languages. Create JK Covid care groups, besides informing people about expert opinions, usage of double face masks and hand sanitisers. IRCS Volunteers can provide details regarding vaccination, SoPs, precautionary measures, Covid Helpline numbers, home isolation etc and encourage them to stay at home, and worship at home, the Lt Governor urged the volunteers.

Earlier, Kifayat Hussain Rizvi, General Secretary, Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) J&K gave a brief overview of the activities being carried out by the IRCS during Covid pandemic.

 

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