Delhi govt to rope in NGOS, NCC cadets and others to fight COVID-19 pandemic

NEW DELHI: With COVID19 cases rising in the Capital, the Delhi government has issued an order to rope in NGOS, civil society organisations, NCC and NSS cadets and scouts for surveying Coronavirus suspects and surveillance and management of COVID19 patients under home isolation. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a tweet said, “Delhi will fight Corona together. I appeal to all NGOS and individuals to join in this effort on a large scale.”

Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Dev issued the order on Thursday which mentioned that a web portal and dashboard will be developed for the registration of NGOS, civil society organisations and individual volunteers who wish to help the government. The volunteers need to be at least 18 years of age, physically fit and free from COVID-19, stated the order. Those who have recovered from COVID-19 may also register to work as volunteers and the concerned district administration may use their services for confidence-building among people, said the order. The district administration will obtain names and details of National Cadet Corps and National Service Scheme cadets and scouts from respective organisations’ headquarters, it said.

All NGOS, Civil Society Organisations (CSOS), NCC and NSS cadets and individual volunteers will work under the supervision of the concerned district surveillance officer or any other officer designated by the District Magistrate. Volunteer work will begin after an orientation and training course imparted by the district administration. A certificate of appreciation and participation will be given to each volunteer by the district magistrate in recognition of their services in fighting the virus.