Rs 10,000 from salaries of ministers will be contributed to CMDRF every month: CM Vijayan

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan told the media that a decision was taken to contribute Rs 10,000 per month from the salaries of ministers to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund for one year. The decision was taken at the cabinet meeting held today. Members of the first Pinarayi cabinet also participated in the vaccine challenge.

The CM also said that there should be no delay in the distribution of relief funds from the CMDRF. He also directed that there should be no lapse at the official level in this regard. "The previous government adopted the method of implementing the promises made to the people in the manifesto and putting the progress before the people every year. This government will continue in the same manner", he said.

He said people should be careful not to buy low quality pulse oximeters that do not have the company name or price on them. Accurate understanding of the oxygen level in the body is essential for the safety of Covid patients.

"Incorrect information provided by poor quality pulse oximeters can endanger the patient. Therefore, only pulse oximeters of the shortlisted companies by Medical Service Corporation should be bought. The government will soon make the list available to the public", the Chief Minister informed. Today, 28,798 people in the state have tested positive for Covid.