COVID-19 Pandemic Hit Country's Economy Hard: President Ram Nath Kovind
NDTV
President Kovind said the past 18 months have been very trying for the country. Economy was badly disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he said.
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said the Covid pandemic hit the country's economy hard and the government has taken various fiscal measures to alleviate distress and help the poor.
President Kovind said this at the valedictory ceremony of the National Academy of Audit and Accounts for the Indian Audit and Accounts Services (IA&AS) trainee officers.
President Kovind said the past 18 months have been very trying for the country. Economy was badly disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he added.
The government has taken various fiscal measures for the welfare of the poor and alleviate distress, he said.
