Chennai: Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami today said only with e-pass system, the government can identify the movement of people.
He has said this at a time when the Centra has urged States to do away with restrictions on the movement of people and goods.
Meanwhile, in the Madras High Court today, the Tamilnadu government said that at a high level meeting to be chaired by Palaniswami on 29 August, he would hold discussions on easing restrictions, including e-pass system.
Palaniswami today said that full-fledged measures are being taken to tackle coronavirus in Tamilnadu.
Speaking at a function in Cuddalore, he appreciated the efforts of the frontline workers who are involved in the fight against
coronavirus.
‘The percentage of people who have recovered from the infection is high in Tamilnadu. More number of coronavirus tests are being carried
out in the State. More than 300 camps are conducted everyday. Infections are being found out using mobile testing centres,’ he said.
He also said that 40 per cent work of the barrage constructed across Kollidam at a cost of Rs 495 crore is over.
‘More check dams have been constructed in Cuddalore district. Measures are being taken to improve the infrastructure of roads in the
district,’ he said.