New Delhi (NVI): More than 1,500 Health Care Assistants, who have been trained under skill development programme of Minority Affairs Ministry, are assisting in treatment and well-being of Corona patients, Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi today said.
Naqvi said, “These Health Care Assistants include 50 per cent girls who are helping in treatment of coronavirus patients in various hospitals and health care centres across the country.
He further added that this year, more than 2,000 other Health Care Assistants will be trained by the Minority Affairs Ministry. The Ministry is providing one-year training through various health organisations and reputed hospitals of the country.
The Union Minister said that different waqf boards across the country have contributed Rs 51 crore in PM and CM relief funds with the support of various religious, social and educational organisations. Waqf boards are also distributing food and other essential commodities among the needy.
In addition to this, 16 Haj Houses across the country have been given to state governments for quarantine and isolation facilities for the virus affected people. Various state governments are utilising the facilities at these Haj Houses according to their needs.
Naqvi further informed that face masks have been prepared on a large scale under SeekhoAurKamao skill development program of the Minority Affairs Ministry. The Ministry will also launch “JaanBhi, Jahan Bhi” awareness campaign to make the people aware of social distancing and other guidelines for safety from Corona.
