Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government was making a provision of INR 15,000 crore for measures to stop the spread of the virus and added that the government was working to ensure that the supply of essentials remain uninterrupted.
From setting up an economic task force to addressing the recent panic buying of consumers, the Indian Prime Minister listed out a few things that the government was doing to fight the pandemic. He also appealed for a nationwide self-imposed curfew on Sunday and asked citizens not to burden the healthcare system unless absolutely necessary.
Despite strong hopes of two-way trade between the two countries, it was the US who ended up signing a massive $3 billion deal to supply advanced military equipment, with India left with little to show for.
After visiting the Sabarmati Ashram, Donald Trump addressed a gathering at the newly renovated Motera Stadium, praising Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the rich culture of India and touched upon a potential defense deal between the two countries.
Indian government has been planning various measures since past 6 months to stabilize the country's economy. Few of its efforts include privatization of companies in order to augment the figures and achieve equilibrium.
