In the fifth video
conference meeting with chief ministers on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi
said that there is 'global recognition for India's success in handling the
COVID-19 pandemic'.
He stated that the
government of India appreciates the efforts made by all state governments in
this regard.
"Let us stay the
course as we move forward together," the prime minister said.
"We now have
reasonably clear indication as to the geographical spread of the pandemic in
India, including the worst affected areas," Prime Minister Modi said.
"Moreover, over the
past few weeks, officials have understood operating procedures in a time such
as this, right up to the district level. Yesterday again, cabinet secretary
briefed the chief secretaries and health secretaries on the current situation
and the steps being taken by us," he added.
Before taking a considered
view, Prime Minister Modi said 'this time we decided to invite all chief
ministers to speak'.
The interaction comes days
ahead of the scheduled ending of the nationwide lockdown.
The ongoing lockdown, which
was imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus, is scheduled to end on May
17.
At the fourth meeting with
chief ministers on April 27, Prime Minister Modi discussed the emerging
situation and the plan ahead for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.
The earlier meetings were
held on March 20, April 2 and April 11. -- ANI
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