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Work with states to tackle Covid-19 impact on economy: Punjab CM to PM Modi

PM Modi asked all other states to adopt the model, which was helping Punjab successfully control the spread of the pandemic to a significant extent

Amarinder Singh
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PM Modi appreciated Punjab's coronavirus micro containment and house-to-house surveillance strategy, said a state government release.

Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday requested the Centre to work closely with states to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy while stressing that the lockdown to limit the spread of the infection can't continue indefinitely.

In a video conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Punjab CM suggested to set up a group, including chief ministers, to discuss and formulate a coordinated Centre-state response to the impact of Covid-19 on the economy and governments across the country.

The prime minister is holding two-day deliberations with chief ministers to review the coronavirus situation and management

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