After the orders of the Union Home Ministry, the district authorities of Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar have decided to establish shelter homes to control the exodus of migrant workers. “The Ghaziabad Development Authority has decided to convert its 18 community centres spread across the city into shelter homes where free lodging and food would be given. We would see to it that things remain smooth.”Besides, she said, GDA has five shelter homes where the workers could stay. The latest arrangement is for those who have come from other States.”Similarly, the Gautam Buddh Administration has established 28 shelters homes. The district administration is also identifying guest houses and schools to convert them into shelter homes.

Source: The Hindu March 29, 2020 17:48 UTC