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.
Fraternally
yours,
L.S.
Sujith Kumar,
Secretary
General
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