Friday, April 17, 2020

Rebuild India after COVID19 - Suggestions called for


17-04-2020
Dear friends,

            We have successfully completed 21 days of Lockdown to protect ourselves from the spread of Covid19, the Novel Corona Virus. As we all know the virus was first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and later, it has spread all over the world. America, reportedly, the most powerful and wealthiest nation in the world and supposed to have finest health care system, is the worst affected both in number of patients and also the number of casualties. We have seen that most of the developed countries viz. Italy, Spain, England, France etc., where robust healthcare systems are in place, have failed to control the spread of the virus and to minimize the number of casualties. Many health workers around the world including experienced doctors succumbed to Covid19 taking the tally to above a lakh. Though, the first case in India was reported on 30th January 2020, we have managed to control its spread and as per reports, the total confirmed cases are around 10000 and the death toll as on date has crossed 400. So far we have succeeded to control its spread with our limited healthcare facilities. Credit goes to each and every citizen of this country. Determination of the authorities compelling the public to stay safe in their homes and to keep social distancing is also laudable. While fighting against Covid19, the world economy has also collapsed and recorded an all time low. Financial situation in India is also showing a downward trend as the growth rate has fallen from 5.3 to an alarming 2.5. It is also expected that the growth rate may fall below 2 during this financial year.
The Honourable Prime Minister has announced extension of Lockdown for another 19 days (till 3rd May 2020). These are hard days for our general public as many people are losing their jobs; rate of inflation and unemployment are increasing manifold. The long period of Lockdown will impact India's economic growth "severely" and cause significant disruption across multiple sectors, including manufacturing, oil, financial, among others, says a report. Experts also predicts the probability of countries sinking into recession, instances of companies going bankrupt are increasing and India is not likely to "remain decoupled" from the global meltdown.
            In the circumstances, National Audit Federation, the biggest employees’ organisation in the Supreme Audit Institution of the country has decided to explore and come with creative ideas that may be placed before the Government to rebuild our nation. It is tough time for the daily wagers, migrant workers, farmers, students, the common people, the Government and the country as a whole. We as government servants have to share the burden shoulder to shoulder with the countrymen. We hope our colleagues will make use of their field experiences in identifying the areas of attention for the economic boost up. Your valuable suggestions may please be put forward by clicking the following link.
We will sum up suggestions received till 30-04-2020 and submit to the Government of India for consideration.
            Requesting your active participation in this noble endeavour.
My_Signature                                                                                    Fraternally yours,

                                                                                    L.S. Sujith Kumar,
                                                                              Secretary General                                                                        

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