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Tripura CM appeals stranded people not to get Restless to return home amid Lockdown
TIWN May 3, 2020
Tripura CM appeals stranded people not to get Restless to return home amid Lockdown
PHOTO : Chief Minister Biplab Deb addressing to state (File Photo)

AGARTALA, May 3 (TIWN): Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb today made a strong appeal to the state’s citizens, who are now stranded in various parts of the country following the lockdown, so that they don’t get restless for returning home.

While confirming the two fresh COVID19 positive cases, the Chief Minister said that the people need to continue the battle against the COVID19 pandemic until a vaccine is invented.

He said the state government would take appropriate step regarding safe return of the stranded people by maintaining all the guidelines prescribed by the Central Government.

“We are now going through a crucial period. If the people of state now stranded in other parts of the country become restless for returning home, the state will suffer. The government will take appropriate step for safe return of the stranded people as per the guidelines,” he said.

The Chief Minister said that state government had already approached the Centre for introducing point to point train service to bring back the stranded people from other states and send back the people of other states now stranded in Tripura.

In the video message, the Chief Minister also stated that the samples of the people including drivers of goods carrying vehicles entering Tripura from other parts would be tested at Churaibari entry point and they would be allowed for further movement only if the test results come negative.

Quoting a WHO report, the Chief Minister said that the worldwide COVID19 outbreak may hit the country hard in the middle of May. Keeping this point in view, every citizen-- specially the aged persons, pregnant women and children -- needs to be extra cautious. As announced by the Centre, the lockdown 3.0 would continue till May 17 next, he added.

 

The Tax Revenue Collection of Tripura has come down to only Rs. 20 crore in the Month of April following the COVID19 pandemic. But, the state government already started working in Primary Sectors to strengthen the economy, said Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb.

Addressing the people in a video message, he said, “The tax revenue collection of the state should have been Rs. 200 crore in the month of April. But, the state recorded tax revenue collection of only Rs. 20 crore. Similarly, the state registered non-taxable income of only Rs. 15 crore which was supposed to be 25 crore in the month of April.”

In this context, the Chief Minister appealed to everybody to increase their activities in the primary sectors to become self-reliant as well as to strengthen the economy.

The Chief Minister said that the state government had requested the Ministry of Home Affairs so that the state’s farmers, who have Agri land on the other side of the India-Bangladesh border, can collect their crops.

“The Centre has accepted the request of state government. Now, the farmers will be allowed to collect crops from their Agri lands located on the other side of the border. But, the farmers will be allowed to cross the border for a specific time in presence of BSF, administrative officers and health staff at the gate. Around 6000 to 7000 farmers will be benefitted following the decision,” the Chief Minister said.

In another note, the Chief Minister said that the Gas agencies were asked to ensure that the 2.75 lakh beneficiaries of Ujjawala Yojana get the LPG cylinders as planned by the central government.

“The state government will take appropriate action if any gas agency disobeys the order,” he added.

The Chief Minister appealed all the citizens to strictly follow with the government guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID19. He also said that use of mask by customers and shop keepers in all shops and drivers of all vehicles was made mandatory and fine would be imposed in case of violation of the order. He also appealed all the market committees for engaging volunteers to ensure that the social distancing norms and other guidelines are maintained properly.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister said Tripura is soon going to have a Logistics Hub at Sabroom. He said the loan has already been sanctioned for the project and DPR would be prepared soon.

The Chief Minister in a tweet yesterday extended his gratitude to Union Minister for Industries and Commerce Piyush Goyal for his efforts in taking up the project.

The Logistics Hub is expected to attract investors and open huge trade opportunities in the entire NE region transforming Tripura into a Gateway to the South East Asia.

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