UP to make sectoral plans to leverage Rs 20 trn Covid-19 package

Plans will cover farmers, MSME, street vendors, among others; state seeks to attain self-reliance on the basis of these plans to be drafted under the aegis of central package announced by PM Modi

Close on the heels of the Centre's announcement of a Rs 20 trillion relief package to overcome covid-19 headwinds, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to frame sectoral plans to leverage the largesse.

UP chief minister Adityanath, chairing a review meeting in Lucknow today, directed departmental heads to brainstorm and come up with concrete action plans pertaining to verticals like animal husbandry, agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), street vendors, youth, labourers, workers, and students, to take advantage of the big package announced by the Centre.

“The CM has asked senior officials to submit their composite proposals, which would be sent