On April 27, 2020, five of the eight north east states namely Manipur, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and Sikkim have become COVID-19 free. The other three states namely Meghalaya, Assam and Mizoram have not reported new cases. This was announced by the Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh.
Highlights
- The announcement was made during the union minister’s interaction with the officials of the North Eastern Council, North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation and Cane and Bamboo Technology Centre.
- Also, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare had announced that mortality rate in India due to COVID-19 has decreased
Mortality Rate
- The mortality rate due to COVID-19 in India was 3.1% as compared to 7% at global level.
- Till date, 22% of the COVID-19 infected persons have recovered.
- This includes 5,913 people all over the country.
Funds
- The Government of India has allocated Rs 25 crores for the North Eastern States in its initial stage.
- The allocation was done well before lock down begun in the country.
North Eastern Council
- The North Eastern Council was constituted in 1971 by the act called North Eastern Council Act.
- The Council was formed as an advisory body to balance the development in the North Eastern areas.
- The council also provides suggestions on socio-economic development of the region.
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