Government has called for active participation of Panchayati Raj Institutions and Youth in Covid-19 mitigation efforts with special focus on vaccination of vulnerable population, information dissemination and promoting Covid appropriate behaviour apart from building capacities in rural areas of Jammu region.

Secretary Tribal Affairs and incharge Covid-19 mitigation efforts in Jammu province, Dr Shahid Choudhary held detailed deliberations with districts teams for public involvement on various aspects of Covid containment. The meeting was attended by Senior officers of Planning, Finance and Health Department at Civil Secretariat Jammu and Assistant Commissioners Development, District Panchayat Officers and OSD Mission Youth through videoconference.
Dr Shahid while emphasising the need for active role to be played by PRIs asked facilitating the participation of Panchayats, Block Development Councils and members of District Development Councils in containment efforts viz a viz communication about Covid appropriate behaviour in public, promoting vaccination in rural areas particularly in 45 age group and vulnerable groups and timely testing. He also called for formulation of youth groups to carry forward the information and for constructive public engagement.