DIMAPUR, MARCH 26 (MExN): The Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) today urged the Nagaland Government to sanction funds for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
A press release from the NPCC expressed concern that “we have not heard of any similar measures by the State Government.” It further claimed that four months salaries of NHM Doctors are still pending.
To clear the doubts of the public, the NPCC asked that the budget estimate and sanction accorded for the purpose be made known.
“We also do not know the status of safety and protective equipment for Doctors and healthcare workers, security forces, and personnel of other essential services,” it expressed concern.
It however acknowledged the government for providing free testing, treatment, quarantine and other medical services pertaining to COVID-19.
The NPCC meanwhile expressed concern at the lack of any testing favility in the State. “We are surrounded by national and international boundaries (on the eastern front), no district is safe. Just stopping all arrivals via conventional routes is not the answer.”
The NPCC further said that it is “not correct to ban our children (students and employees) from coming home.” “We only have to be prepared to welcome them in whatever condition and should also ensure that such individuals follow the prescribed norms including self declaration and self isolation,” it added.
