NE NEWS SERVICE
AHMEDABAD, SEPT 7
The Gujarat government on Monday launched five “COVID Vijay Raths” to “create awareness and confidence” among people regarding coronavirus and distribute Ayurvedic immunity boosters and homeopathic medicines in pandemic-affected areas.
Gujarat Govt's intensive efforts with people's cooperation made Gujarat a role model in the fight against Corona pandemic.#GujaratFightsCovid19 pic.twitter.com/90AjsT5yH1
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) September 7, 2020
These “raths” (vehicles) will distribute immunity boosters and homeopathic medicines in coronavirus-hit areas in all the 33 districts of the state over the next 44 days, said a government release.
CM Shri @vijayrupanibjp today e-flagged off ‘COVID19 Vijay Rath’ from Junagadh, Bhuj-Kutch, Banaskantha, Surat and Ahmedabad which will cover all the 33 districts of the state for raising public awareness on COVID-19 and various public welfare schemes of the State & Central Govt. pic.twitter.com/iFzdBWm3z4
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) September 7, 2020
Chief Minister Vijay Rupani flagged off through video-conferencing these ”COVID Vijay Raths,” one each from Ahmedabad, Surat, Junagarh, Bhuj, and Palanpur, it said.
📢Covid Vijay Rath – an initiative by @PIBAhmedabad, @ROBgujarat and #UNICEF India was e-launched today by Vijay Rupani, @CMOGuj.
The vehicle will travel across all districts in Gujarat raising awareness on #COVID19 through song and dance.#TogetherAgainstCOVID19 pic.twitter.com/Y9XeBYBYWe
— UNICEF India (@UNICEFIndia) September 7, 2020
The aim of launching these raths is to “create awareness and confidence” among people as also to distribute Ayurvedic immunity boosters and homeopathic medicines supplied by the state health department to the targeted people as per the direction of Principal Secretary (Health), Jayanti Ravi, the release said.
During the difficult times of Corona, CM Shri @vijayrupanibjp provided an excellent example of strong and sensitive leadership by providing continuous inspiration, guidance, warmth and support to service personnel and patients through video conferencing. pic.twitter.com/yvZEvWLMO3
— CMO Gujarat (@CMOGuj) September 7, 2020
Speaking on the occasion, Rupani said all-round awareness is required to fight the coronavirus pandemic at this “decisive stage”.
He said people need not just medicines but also proper information about the viral infection.