Rs 5-trillion package needed to fight coronavirus pandemic, says Congress

The Congress said the government should immediately appoint a task force consisting of world renowned economists to suggest plans.

Bs_logo — As part of relief measures, the government has been trying to ensure that essential items such as grains are distributed. PHOTO: PTI

relief, ration, coronavirus, poor, migrants, food — As part of relief measures, the government has been trying to ensure that essential items such as grains are distributed. PHOTO: PTI

1 min read Last Updated : Apr 03 2020 | 1:05 AM IST

The Congress on Thursday said the first financial action plan of the Narendra Modi government had proved insufficient, and asked it to announce a second financial action plan.

The Congress said the government should immediately appoint a task force consisting of world renowned economists to suggest plans. In a statement, the Congress Working Committee said the government needs to raise Rs 5 to 6 trillion to fight the virus and its economic fallout.