COVID: MHA issues advisory to States, UTs to ensure protection for vulnerable groups

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories, directing them to take cognizance of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable groups of society. It asked states and UTs to put adequate mechanisms in place and provide support and assistance to protect women, senior citizens, scheduled castes/scheduled tribes, and particularly children who have been orphaned due to the pandemic.

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories, directing them to take cognizance of the COVID-19 pandemic on vulnerable groups of society. It asked states and UTs to put adequate mechanisms in place and provide support and assistance to protect women, senior citizens, scheduled castes/scheduled tribes, and particularly children who have been orphaned due to the pandemic. May 21, 2021 at 10:35AM https://ift.tt/344IRfW