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Prakash Javadekar, An Indian Writer, Act Against Health Care Workers Safety 
The total number of COVID-19 cases in India has surged to 21, 797. Out of this, 4, 376 have been recovered successfully, while 686 failed to defeat corona. When the circumstances are already at its worst, incidents of the police force and health workers being attacked raises a big concern in the nation.

Witnessing the current situation, the government had to take strict action against people violating social distancing and lockdown norms. After announcing a set of guidelines foremployees and employers working during lockdown 2.0, the government moved the focus to health workers' safety. 

 And finally, yesterday (on 22nd April 2020), Prakash Javadekar (Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate and Minister of Information and Broadcasting) came in defense of people working on the forefront to safeguard the nation from the coronavirus pandemic.

Here is a glimpse from his yesterday's conference.

As per the Health Ministry, India is doing great, in terms of recovering from COVID-19 with a recovery rate of 17.47%.

Major Statements Given at the Conference-


  1. Acts of violence against health workers to be made cognisable, non-bailable offenses

  2. In the case of grievous injuries, the accused can be sentenced for 6 months to 7 years. The accused will be penalised from Rs. 1 to 5 Lakhs

  3. If any damage is done to the health workers' vehicle, the accused will have to pay a compensation amounting to twice the market value of the damaged property

  4. Investigation on such cases will be completed within 30 days

  5. An amendment to be made to Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897, and the ordinance will be implemented.

  6. Accused can be penalised from Rs. 50,000 to 2 Lakhs

This announcement was made to boost the morale of health workers and police staff who have been putting themselves on risk, working round the clock, and ensuring our safety. 


This is indeed a commendable step taken by the Indian government in support of health workers.


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