Gram Panchayats across the country are taking various measures to check the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in rural areas. Panchayati Raj Ministry is closely coordinating with state governments, district authorities and gram panchayats to ensure that there are no violations of lockdown and social distancing is being followed.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In Kerala, 304 community kitchens have been started in Panchayats and Municipalities with the help of Local Self Government institutions. Out of these, 1100 community kitchens work in convergence with Kudumbashree which is a state women empowerment programme.In Meerut division of Uttar Pradesh, around 20,000 migrants have been identified in all 6 districts. A total of 700 quarantine centres with food and lodging have been set up.</span><br />