Faculty members of I.T.S, Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad attended Zoom Webinar on the topic: “Agra Smart City Combats COVID-19 Using Technology”, Speaker: Mr Arun Prakash, IAS.

 

Month Of Events: 
April
Date Of Events: 
06
Year Of Events: 
2020
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Full Date Of Event: 
Monday, April 6, 2020
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Mr. Arun spoke about the steps being taken by Agra Municipal Corporation, Medical Fraternity and Allied Health Care Professionals to combat COVID-19. He spoke about the quarantine facilities being arranged by the UP Government and district administration in an upscale hotel. Information pertaining to Corona Virus and its awareness got spread using whatsapp numbers, social media platforms. The spread of misinformation regarding the virus was strictly tackled. He also spoke about the relief measures being rendered by the CM, Yogi Adityanath. Two Whatsapp numbers: 7300740645 & 7300740647 were shared by the Agra administration to help the labourers and daily earners from various sections of the society. These individuals will have to provide their name, adhaarcard and bank details to facilitate the transfer of Rs 1000 for their food and other necessities. The administration had received 40,000 details of such individuals and 12,000 scrutinized individuals (details) were shared the declared amount in their bank account. Many participants shared their queries through zoom chat box, which were answered by Mr Arun.