(FE)
Scotching rumours of more lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the time has come for ‘unlock 2.0’ and taking further steps to minimise sufferings of people, including migrant workers.
Holding a meeting via video conferencing with the second batch of chief ministers (CMs) and lieutenant governors of 15 states and Union Territories to discuss the road ahead, Modi said inflation has been kept under control and economic performance are showing signs of revival after reduction in restrictions.
He asked the states to take steps to boost infrastructure and construction-related work as well as remain alert to effectively tackle the challenges faced by migrant labourers. Modi listed steps taken under Atmanirbhar Bharat to provide a fillip to MSMEs, farming and agriculture marketing. “We need to now think about phase 2 of Unlock and how to minimize all possibilities of harm to our people,” he said.
