Lagatar24 Desk
Raipur, Nov 18: Chhattisgarh Health Minister TS Singh Deo on Thursday said that Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel would take a decision on reduction of value-added tax (VAT) on fuel prices in a cabinet meeting scheduled to be held on November 22.
“ In a Cabinet meeting on November 22, the CM will take a call on VAT reduction on fuel prices. We have sent the proposal. The CM will make an announcement accordingly,” said the state Health Minister to reporters today.
Responding to the questions on the reopening of schools in the state, the health minister said that schools in the state would not open until children are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In addition to this, the schools have to ensure that their staff is 100% vaccinated.
“ It’s not about reopening schools but caution, which is of utmost importance. Perhaps schools will not be opened until children are vaccinated. But schools have to ensure that staff are 100% vaccinated,” added the state Health Minister.
