PM Modi launches 'PM CARES' Fund to aid anyone in distress amid Coronavirus lockdown

Aiding citizens in need amid pan-India Coronavirus lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, launched Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund), where citizens can contribute to aide government's efforts in supporting those affected by disasters - like COVID-19. This fund will rovide relief to affected from any walk of life dealing with any kind of emergency or distress situation and PM Modi urged Indians to donate generously. It is chaired by PM Modi and includes Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

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PM Modi anunces 21-day pan-India lockdown

Amid rising Coronavirus cases in India, PM Modi, on Tuesday, anunced a 21-day curfew throughout India starting at midnight on Tuesday. He said that 21 days were necessary for breaking transmission cycle of pandemic. 21-day curfew is applicable to all states, districts, and vills - irrespective of wher y are currently under curfew or t. As of date, 873 positive cases have been reported of pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 78 have been discharged and Maharashtra reporting highest at 180. 19 deaths have been reported till date.

Stating that while India's ecomy will face a brunt, PM Modi said it was this responsibility to do this to save every Indian's life. Talking about how health experts stated that 21 days are necessary to ensure breaking chain transmission, he said se 21 days were most crucial. Explaining fallout for t handling next three weeks as catastrophic, he said that 'India will be set back by 21 years if 21 days are t handled'.

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Coronavirus crisis in India

India has suspended all visas and barred travel from Afghanistan, Philippines, EU, UK, China, Malaysia and mandatory 14-day quarantine from several or countries. India has also closed India-Pakistan border and restricted passenger movement at border with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Myanmar.   government is monitoring all suspected cases and issued preventive advisories with states declaring disease an epidemic shutting down all educational institutions, monuments, parks, gyms, swimming pools, pubs and banning large garings. All domestic airplanes and trains have ceased operation. Visit official government site here: MINISTRY OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE