<span style="color: #222222;">During the briefing, Chairman of the &nbsp;Empowered Group 6 &nbsp; presented how the Group has been engaging with Civil Society Organizations, NGOs, Industry and &nbsp;International Organisations to combat COVID-19 and &nbsp;galvanize action on various fronts. He said, the group has mobilized more than 92 thousand &nbsp;NGOs and civil society organizations, &nbsp;appealing them to assist states and districts in identifying hotspots, helping migrant workers and other needy people. He said, &nbsp;Aspirational Districts Programme piloted by NITI Aayog &nbsp;has been a big success in uplifting lives of millions in 112 most backward districts. He informed that there are 610 cases in these districts which is fairly low &nbsp;and it is &nbsp;less than 2 per cent &nbsp;of the national level. He also said, tele-medicine feature has been incorporated in the Aarogya Setu App and about 19 millions installations have been made so far.</span><br />
News On AIR | May 4, 2020 8:57 PM
Govt mobilizes 92 thousand NGOs, other organizations to combat COVID-19, help migrants workers