Justice Ravindra Bhat hands out relief packages to migrant workers facing brunt of Coronavirus lockdown

Even as thousands of migrant workers find themselves stranded in the midst of the Coronavirus lockdown, the Supreme Court's Justice Ravindra Bhat was seen today handing out relief packages to those in need..The judge joined the efforts to offer aid to the migrant workers, handing out food packets to them..The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently issued an advisory to all states and union territories urging them to make adequate arrangements including food and shelter for migrant and industrial workers, and workers from other unorganized sectors during the Coronavirus lockdown..[Coronavirus Lockdown] MHA issues advisory to provide essentials for stranded migrant workers, students from other states.This apart, the states and UTs were directed to undertake measures to make sure those "vulnerable groups" are aware of the various government measures, including distribution free food grains and other essential items..In another advisory, the MHA instructed state authorities to ensure that borders are effectively closed and that people do not move across these boundaries. This advisory had also made it clear that all arrangements must be made by the States to ensure that migrant labourers are provided with pay in a timely manner and without any cut..[Coronavirus Lockdown] No movement across cities, Landlords cannot take rent from workers including migrants for one month: MHA.Recently, another Supreme Court judge, Justice NV Ramana, made a contribution of Rs. 1 lakh each towards the Prime Minister's Relief Fund as well as the Chef Minister's Relief Fund of the States of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh..In the wake of the nationwide lockdown imposed in order to contain the spread of the Coronavirus, Justice Ramana had requested the public to abide by the instructions of government and to take proper measures and follow social distancing..Supreme Court Judge Justice NV Ramana makes a contribution of Rs. 3,00,000 towards Relief Funds in the wake of COVID19 spread