PM Modi reviews Army's preparedness, initiatives in COVID management

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane held discussions on various initiatives being taken by the Army to help in coronavirus management. Gen Naravane also informed the PM that the medical staff of the Army is being made available to various state governments.

New Delhi:Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. They discussed various initiatives being taken by the Army to help in COVID management, said the Prime Minster's Office (PMO).

According to the statement released by the PMO, General MM Naravane informed the Prime Minister that the medical staff of the Army is being made available to various state governments.

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He also briefed the Prime Minister that the Army is setting up temporary hospitals in various parts of the country, the PMO said.

It further informed that General MM Naravane apprised PM Modi that Army is opening up its hospitals for civilians wherever possible, adding that citizens can approach their nearest army hospitals.

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General MM Naravane informed the PM that the Army is helping with manpower for imported Oxygen tankers and vehicles where specialised skills are required to manage them, the PMO said.

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