As Karnataka battles Covid crisis, Arvind Limbavali goes extra mile to save lives

New Delhi: As India remains in the threos of monstrous second wave of Covid-19, Karnataka emerged as one of the biggest Corona hotspots in the country. The sudden jump in fresh Covid-19 cases created havoc across the country and threw the medical administration in a tizzy.

With around 40,000 Corona cases reported daily, it even surpassed Maharashtra while Bengaluru emerged as the epicenter of pandemic in the state, reporting more than 15,000 cases in a day.

480 patients succumbed to the contagious virus including including 259 in Bengaluru yesterday, taking the state’s death toll rose to 19,852 and the city’s toll to 8,690 till date.

Yediyurappa govt swung into action and appointed 5 five Cabinet ministers to manage the Covid crisis in the state.

Attended the meeting held today by hon’ble @CMofKarnataka Shri @BSYBJP at his residence for ministers and officers. Covid-19 control measures and travel restrictions in the state were discussed at the meeting. pic.twitter.com/kSEvXT8gr4

— Aravind Limbavali (@ArvindLBJP) May 10, 2021

Industries Minister Jagadish Shettar, Deputy CM Dr CN Ashwath Narayan, Home minister Basavaraj Bommai and Revenue minister R Ashok and Minister of Forest Department Arvind Limbavali.

Karnataka Forest Minister hits ground running, draws praise

Arvind Limbavali has been entrusted with the responsibility of handling the COVID-19 war room call centre and ensuring treatment to patients in proper time.

Inspected the oxygen supply unit in Malur of Kolar district today. Received info on the availability of oxygen, storage capacity and supply there. Instructed officers to provide oxygen in time to patients. pic.twitter.com/NkXZhDYSed

— Aravind Limbavali (@ArvindLBJP) May 12, 2021

The Minister has been working overtime and going out of the way to help Covid patients and extend all-possible assistance to frontline and healthcare workers. He has been regularly taking stock of hospitals, monitoring supply of oxygen and life saving drugs and encouraging people to get vaccinated at the earliest.

Paid visit to public hospital and Corona War Room in Malur today. Got info on Corona inpatients and outpatient division, and availability of bed, oxygen and medicine.
Told concerned officials to ensure the patients don’t have any sort of problem. pic.twitter.com/sGFQkmBgip

— Aravind Limbavali (@ArvindLBJP) May 12, 2021

Visited Sri Narasimharaja Hospital of Kolar district, which is in my charge. Inspected the hospital and got info on Covid control and vaccination work. Told the staff to ensure patients face no problem.
Kolar MP, officers and health staff were present on the occasion. pic.twitter.com/9gI1IkUzhi

— Aravind Limbavali (@ArvindLBJP) May 12, 2021

He has been holding meeting with local representatives, leaders and party karyakartas to discuss Covid control and vaccination drive.

Paid visit to BJP Kolar district office near Pavan College, Kolar, today. Held meeting with local representatives, leaders and karyakartas to discuss Covid control and vaccination drive, among other issues. Gave necessary instructions, suggestions for the works. pic.twitter.com/1LeIcURL6l

— Aravind Limbavali (@ArvindLBJP) May 11, 2021

Owing to his proactive and forthcoming approach in helping people and administration fight the pandemic, he is drawing praise from within the administration and outside. The Minister clearly stands out for his extra endeavour in reaching out to Covid patients and ensuring that they get hassle-free treatment at Covid care facilities/hospitals.

Held a meeting at my Marathalli office today with officers of various departments and discussed issues related to Covid-19 control.

Main points discussed, instructions given to officers:

✅ Form ward-level committees as early as possible for the Covid control work. 1/4 pic.twitter.com/9G2vWw3vkH

— Aravind Limbavali (@ArvindLBJP) May 9, 2021