In Sikkim, Chief Secretary S. C. Gupta chaired a COVID-19 State Task Force meeting today to review activities of each department and to deliberate on future course of action in line with revised guidelines of the Union Home Ministry. The meeting was attended by Heads of various Departments, District Administrations, and Resident Commissioner of Sikkim House, New Delhi.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''The Chief Secretary directed the Health Department to ensure immediate supply of rapid test kits and directed completion of a viral laboratory at STNM Hospital by 15th of May.&nbsp;<br />''&nbsp;<br />''The Food and Civil Supplies Department informed that the first round of distribution of all commodities have been completed and the commodities for second round will be dispatched by today evening. The meeting discussed in detail the adjustments to be made after 20th of April to resume certain essential services, as per Central guidelines.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">It was decided to develop transit facility for interstate drivers, to encourage drivers from West Bengal to return the same day after offloading, to make it mandatory for individuals to download 'Aarogya Setu' mobile app for travel permits.&nbsp;</span><br />
News On AIR | April 18, 2020 5:32 PM
Sikkim Chief Secretary reviews activities of various departments in line with revised guidelines of Home Ministry