Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that people of State should fulfill their responsibility to curb spread of corona infection. State Government is making every effort to make all arrangements at its level. He appealed to media to co-operate in controlling the panic situation due to corona infection.

He was discussing with media representatives after planting sapling at Smart Park in Bhopal. He said that in view of increasing infection of corona, number of beds is being increased in all major cities of state.

Target is to have a total of one lakh beds. Co-operation of private hospitals is also being sought. Free treatment is also being provided in these hospitals. Besides, there are also plans to develop hospital-like system in large government buildings. For this, we are also making proposal to the private sector. No shortage of oxygen: Chief Minister said that there is no shortage of oxygen in State. Government of India has agreed to supply oxygen from Bhilai Steel Plant. Along with this, deliberations have been held with the Union Minister for Railways, Industry and Commerce, Piyush Goyal.

Assurance has also been received from their side that there will be no shortage of oxygen.

Special campaign for vaccination: Chief Minister informed that a special campaign will be launched for vaccination of all persons above the age group of 45 years from April 11, birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule to April 14, the birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar. Special efforts are being made in the campaign for vaccination in rural areas.

‘Kill Corona-2’ campaign in rural area: Chief Minister informed that in view of corona infection, ‘Kill Corona-2’ campaign is being carried out in rural areas. Under this, after surveying villages, corona affected people will be identified and arrangements for their appropriate test and treatment will be made.

It is necessary to wear mask and maintain safe distance: Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has appealed to people of State to fulfill their responsibility for protection from corona. Scientific conclusion is that corona can be avoided by using masks and maintaining a safe distance. In present times, staying healthy is the greatest human service. Follow self-discipline such as wearing masks, maintaining distance, not creating unnecessary crowds. Corona Volunteers will be assigned responsibility: Chief Minister said that corona volunteers associated for co-operating with the State Government will be entrusted with the responsibility as per the requirement in the campaign against corona infection. He was speaking to mediapersons while planting a sapling at Smart Park in Bhopal on Friday.