PM Modi urges employers not to resort to layoffs amid coronavirus lockdown

PM Modi urges employers not to resort to layoffs amid coronavirus lockdown

New Delhi: Announcing the extension of the nationwide lockdown till May 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged companies not to resort to layoffs of employees amid the lockdown imposed to curtail the spread of COVID-19.

He concluded his address to the nation, which went on predictable lines, with '7 Mantras' as India is manoeuvering a difficult phase where it has to choose between life and livelihood. Firstly, the Prime Minister advised, o take special care of the elderly, especially those with pre-existing illnesses.
 
Secondly, he asked for strict adherance to social distancing norms that have been so far effective in combating coronavirus. Next he asked to follow the guidelines given by the Ayush Department. Fourthly, he appealed to every citizen to download and use the Aarogya Setu App. This app has been developed especially to track coronavirus cases
 
Fifthly, he also appealed to the people to help the poor and needy especially by providing food and protective gear such as face masks. Sixthly, Modi asked employers to have compassion at this time of crisis and not to resort to layoffs of their employees. Seventhly, he asked showing of respect to health workers fighting coronavirus in the forefront.

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