The corona virus has emerged as a disaster that needs a very balanced and persistent approach to fight. The Indian government has formed a special team with experts from different fields to help Prime Minister Narendra Modi in taking decisions. Whether strengthening the country's health care system or taking decisions on lockdown, PM does not proceed without consulting this team. This team formed in early March advises the PM on every technical policy decision related to the epidemic. The team includes top doctors of the central government, the country's renowned doctors, epidemiologists, economists, bio-scientists and economists. Many officials of the Prime Minister's Office are also part of this core team. Principal Secretary PK Mishra coordinates all of these. On Sunday, the central government gave a three-month extension to health secretary Preeti Sudan. She is playing a key role in the fight against the corona virus. Let's know who is included in PM Modi's corona team.
Preity is the eye of the PMO on COVID-19
Preeti Sudan, who got an extension, is constantly trying to stop Corona by keeping in touch with the states. She coordinates with all the departments of the Center so that the policies of the government can be implemented properly. Preeti also played an important role in expelling 645 Indian students from Wuhan, China. Just understand that this is the first step towards contact with the Prime Minister's Office regarding COVID-19. The 1983 batch officer of Andhra cadre took over as the health secretary in June 2019. She has held many important positions at the state and central level. Preeti's activism was greatly appreciated during the 2019 Kerala floods.
PK Mishra delivers every information till PM
PK Mishra is the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. He coordinates with all core groups, staying in touch with the experts. Mishra goes to PM Modi with every decision and suggestion. IAS Mishra, a 1972 batch Gujarat cadre, was made the principal secretary of the PM on 11 September 2019.
Dr. VK Paul is the Chief of COVID-19 team
NITI Aayog member Dr. VK Paul is the Chief of Task Force on Covid-19. He is responsible for emergency services, medical equipment and medicines. Paul is all members of another team made up of research on Covid-19. Apart from Scientists, it also includes secretaries of many scientific departments. This team was suggested to start testing in labs.
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