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Indian Railways Going to Run Shramik Special Trains for Migrant Workers


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Cabinet Secy says more 350 special trains have run by railways, ferrying 3.5 lakh migrants so far

Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary on Sunday held a video conference with Chief Secretaries and Health Secretaries of all States and Union Territories. At the outset, Cabinet Secretary noted the cooperation of states on the return of Indians from abroad under 'Vande Bharat Mission'.

Cabinet Secretary also noted that more than 350 'shramik special trains' have been run by railways carrying 3.5 lakh migrant workers. He requested state governments to cooperate with railways in the running of more 'shramik special trains'.

He emphasised that movement of doctors, nurses and paramedics should be totally unhindered and all steps should be taken to facilitate and protect 'coronavirus warriors'. 

Meanwhile, the Chief Secretaries of States informed about the situation in their states and also said that while protection is required from COVID-19, the economic activities also need to be stepped up in a calibrated manner.

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