Following lockdown protocols ensures that we don’t contract COVID-19 and also flatten the coronavirus curve. This, in turn, keeps our families safe and does not overburden medical professionals who have limited resources.
As if all of these health benefits were not enough, the Thazhekkode Grama Panchayat in Malappuram district of Kerala has announced that prizes will be given to families who stay at home. Times Now News reports that the top 3 prizes are half a sovereign of gold, a refrigerator, and a washing machine.
In addition, A.K. Nasar, president of the grama panchayat has confirmed that there will be 50 complimentary prizes as well. Outlook India quoted him saying,
“This plan was decided on April 6 and the next day it became effective. There are around 10,000 families in our panchayat. We wanted people to remain safe and stay indoors and for that, we decided to reward them. We have set up people to observe all those who venture out of their homes and the families of those who come out, will be ruled out.”
He added,
“By now the lockdown has been extended and now we will take a call on when the contest should end. Most probably, we feel this contest will end on May 3. This will be decided by our panchayat. Once the contest ends, we will ask for an affidavit from all those who come claiming that none in their family have ventured out. Coupons will be given to all such families and the winners will be selected through a lucky draw.”
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