Covid-19: Here's what chief ministers said to PM Modi on easing lockdown

CMs raised the need to strengthen medical and health infrastructure and sought support to MSMEs, infrastructure projects, easing of interest rates and assured market access for agricultural produce

On Monday during the fifth video conference with state Chief Ministers, PM Modi delivered a clear message - planning must be done to increase public, economic activities while trying to contain the spread of coronavirus.

PM said, "We have a two-fold challenge -- to reduce the transmission rate of the disease, and increase public activity gradually while adhering to all the guidelines,"  and asked for written suggestions on a roadmap for economic revival from the states by May 15. He also stressed that all efforts should be made to stop the spread of Covid-19 to rural areas.

During the meeting,