UP Govt Provides Financial Aid ToOver 11 Lakh Workers Amid Lockdown

Mumbai: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday that the Uttar Pradesh government has provided financial assistance of Rs 1,000 to more than 11 lakh construction workers across the state.

The Chief Minister while addressing the media here said: “The state government has decided to provide assistance to those whose livelihood has been affected due to COVID-19. In this context, in the first phase, more than 11 lakh construction workers in the state have been provided Rs 1,000 each in their accounts.”

On Thursday, Adityanath held a review meeting of COVID-19 with senior administrative officials at his official residence.

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The Chief Minister and officials were seen wearing masks and committing social disturbances during the meeting.

So far, Uttar Pradesh has reported 410 positive COVID-19 cases, including 37 cured/discharged or migrated cases and four deaths, as per the Health Ministry.

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