The Central Public Works Department (CPWD), New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) and other agencies undertook a massive stization drive in all buildings situated in the Parliament House Complex on Saturday.
"The comprehensive drive by the agencies included the stization of all indoor and outdoor areas, including individual offices, restrooms, and all common areas," read an official statement issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat.
Lok Sabha Secretariat had conducted a similar exercise on March 21. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla had said that awareness and restraint are key to the prevention of the COVID-19 and since then several such exercises have been undertaken on a periodic basis.
"On Saturday, the agencies, working within the Parliament, used specialized equipment and strong chemical disinfectants like Sodium hydrochloride in order to ensure station in and around Parliament House Complex," read the statement.
The station drive was conducted as a precautionary measure and to minimize contact between officials working within the Parliament House Complex.
Currently, as per orders issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat, a certain number of officers and staff are required to work from home.
( With inputs from ANI )