Urging the district officials to work towards making villages COVID-19 free, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K.S. Eshwarappa on Monday said the government will identify good work done at the village levels by instituting awards for individuals and gram panchayats. “Efforts should be made to turn gram panchayats COVID-19-free,” he said during a virtual meeting of chief executive officers of zilla panchayats and senior officials. Discourage gatheringsUrging officials to discourage people from holding gatherings in rural areas, he said attempts should be made wherever possible to postpone marriages. “Give patients good food and water that will enable them to come to CCCs.

Source: The Hindu May 24, 2021 18:11 UTC