The Jammu and Kashmir Administration today decided that inter-state borders with Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh UT would be fully sealed with a view to further strengthen and upscale the offensive against spread of COVID-19. Similarly, inter-district movement of vehicles would also be restricted as per requirement.&nbsp;<br />'' <br />'' The Administration also ordered release of 40 crore rupees additionally to all Deputy Commissioners to support their Corona mitigation efforts. This was decided at a high level meeting in Jammu today which was chaired by Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam. The meeting also decided to release one crore rupees to the Jal Shakti Department to augment drinking water supply in the state. The Jammu and Srinagar Municipal Corporations would also be given additional 50 lakh rupees each to augment their sanitation efforts.&nbsp;<br />'' &nbsp; &nbsp;<br />''<br />''The meeting also decided that advance ration for two months &nbsp;April and May would be issued to all eligible consumers. Besides, one month's ration for Mid-Day Meals would also be given in advance to all parents of eligible children.<br />
News On AIR | March 23, 2020 6:54 PM
J&K borders will be fully sealed in view of COVID 19