Kumbh Mela, threaten to spread the covid-19 infections to villages. While releasing over ₹20,000 crore to 95 million recipients under the eight tranche of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi, or PM-Kisan scheme, Modi, “warned about the spread of covid-19 in rural areas and urged the village panchayats to ensure proper awareness and sanitation in their respective areas," according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.“The prime minister said that this once in a century pandemic is challenging the world, as it is an invisible enemy in front of us.