We will eventually work towards facilitating normalcy for trade and business. But right now, the priority is to ensure safety of the people, says Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh MUMBAI : Maharashtra is one of the worst-affected states with almost 10,000 covid-19 cases.
The state government is facing several challenges, including offering relief to a large number of migrant workers. It has, however, managed to stay ahead of other states in terms of controlling the infection rate.
In an interview, state home minister Anil Deshmukh said safety remains a priority in efforts to curb the spread of the virus while it works on a plan to revive economic activity.