COVID-19: Govt sanctions Rs 10-cr special funds for CRPF; 'madadgaar' helpline expanded

The Union Home Ministry has granted a special Rs 10-crore fund to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), enabling it undertake relief works for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

The money, as per a March 30 home ministry order, accessed by PTI, is meant "to procure COVID-19 preventive items."
"All the CRPF formations in the country have been asked to step up their action and identify the population and areas in their vicinity who need help."