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The government needs to increase fiscal spending on health infrastructure to around Rs 5-10 trillion and ensure supply of essential commodities to the poor and vulnerable groups, a group of senior IAS officers and district collectors has said in a feedback survey to the Prime Minister’s Office.
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances conducted a survey of 410 civil servants to develop a comparative analysis of Covid-19 preparedness across states, identify the way forward and address vulnerabilities in the system.
The officials also suggested, among contingency measures, extension of the lockdown period, if necessary. “The 21-day lockdown is to be
