Andhra Pradesh: Employee unions donate Rs 100 cr to the CM relief fund to combat COVID-19

In a bid to combat Coronavirus pandemic in country, various employee associations in Andhra Presh came toger to donate Rs 100 crore to  Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF). 100 crore rupee amount was build up by each worker in union donating one day's salary to fight battle against dely virus. "At this hour of need, our contribution will be used for fighting pandemic," said representatives of Unions. As per Union Health Ministry's latest bulletin, total number of COVID-19 positive cases has climbed to 649 in country and has resulted in 13 deaths.

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"Various employee associations contributed one day salary as a donation to Andhra Presh Chief Minister Relief Fund for fight against COVID 19. donation from se associations amounts to almost Rs 100 crore.," state Chief Minister's Office said in a statement.

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representatives from Andhra Presh secretariat employees association, state NGOs association, AP revenue services association, RTC employees union, and retired employees association have met Andhra Presh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy to formally hand over ir donation.  unions' representatives hailed measures being taken by Jagan Mohan Reddy-led state government to arrest spre of virus.

Andhra Govt steps up measures

Andhra Presh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday reviewed implementation of lockdown and availability of essential commodities in state. Chief Minister Reddy also instructed officials to call off 'Rythu Bazars' in both urban and rural areas to avoid rush and also stated that shops should be permitted to remain open only from 6 am to 1 pm. 'Rythu Bazars' will be spre to all areas for people's convenience. During his review meet, CM Jagan Mohan also marked that lockdown is being followed by people of state to a large extent, but people are still stepping out to purchase essentials. 

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(With ncy Inputs)