It has been reported that amid the Corona virus outbreak, Maharashtra Government has released Rs 45 crore as aid to six administrative divisions in Maharashtra to combat against the deadly virus. As per information, the Nagpur division will get Rs 5 crore.As per information, this fund will be utilised to curb the spread of COVID-19.
The aid can be utilised include setting up quarantine wards, providing for temporary accommodation, providing for food, clothing, medical treatment, collecting samples as well as helping in screening, contact-tracing, formation of additional testing laboratories.
The fund can also be utilised for expenditure on personal protection measures for employees of Health Department as well as of local bodies, fire brigade, and Police department in addition to expenditure on ventilators, air purification machines, thermal scanners and other equipment.
