Lockdown in Maharashtra: New rules soon; Grocery stores to remain open from 7 am to 11 am

People are seen walking around all day in the name of shopping for groceries. Public Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that a strict decision should be taken at the state level to put a stop to this. He also clarified that orders will be issued regarding this from the ministry soon.

Given the growing number of covid cases, district guardian secretaries need to work more efficiently in small districts, as well as in remote areas. Due to the growing number of patients, some tough decisions will have to be taken by April 30, the meeting said.

The 1,250 metric tonnes of oxygen produced in Maharashtra is being used exclusively for medical services, while 300 metric tonnes of oxygen is being imported. We have started bringing oxygen from the train with the help of oxygen tankers.A train has already departed on Monday night. On Monday, the state went up to 1,550 metric tons.

The central government has said it will reach 1,800 metric tonnes by April, but if the number of patients continues to rise, there could be a shortage of oxygen after the 30th. The meeting also discussed what to do if oxygen is needed in the future. Tope said it was also decided that district collectors should set up oxygen generating units in each district with the help of two state-of-the-art technologies, ASU and PSU.

District Collectors at their level need to take an urgent decision for this, they do not need anyone's permission for this. It takes fifteen to twenty days for oxygen to build up. Tope said the district collector had instructed him to implement the decision without wasting time. They can work for it without tender. The central government has also allowed seven companies to set up 20 new plants for Remedesivir, a problem that will be resolved in the coming days, he said.

Some of the questions asked by the police are answered as they are going to buy groceries and the number of people wandering around without any reason is increasing. Therefore, it is necessary to take strict action against those who roam without any reason. Grocery stores should be open from 7 am to 11 am. This decision should not be taken at the level of District Collector, orders will be issued from the Ministry itself. - Rajesh Tope, Minister of Health