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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

CM Bommai to chair meetings on monkeypox, crop loss on August 2

Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said he will be chairing two meetings on August 2 to discuss the extensive damage to crops and physical infrastructure in different parts of the State caused by the recent incessant rains and the measures to be taken to tackle monkeypox.

Mr Bommai will chair a meeting with Minister for Health and Family Welfare K Sudhakara and health experts to discuss steps to be taken to handle monkeypox.

During his interaction with media persons, Mr Bommai said, “I am leaving today (August 1) for a visit to Koppal district for a spot visit of Anjanadri hills, as the state government has already provided ₹100 crore for its comprehensive development. I will decide on the measures to be taken in this regard.”

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