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80 million people will be given free grain for 3 months, more than 22 lakh tons left



Apart from the increasing lockdown in the country till 3 May, the government also announced plans to provide relief to the poor. For the next three months, the central government has announced to give 5 crore grains free to 80 million poor every month. In a joint press conference with the Ministry of Health and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Home Ministry spokesperson Poona Salila Srivastava said, "The situation of essential goods and services is under control. Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, about 80 crore people On the basis of their priority, it has been decided to provide 5 kg of wheat or rice every month for the next three months.

A look at the control room of the Home Ministry

A spokesperson of the Home Ministry said that preparations have been made to send additional grains to the states and union territories. As of April 13, 2020, more than 22 million tonnes of grain has been discharged from FCI's warehouse. In addition, the control room of the Ministry of Home Affairs monitors the availability of essential goods and services during the twenty-four hours. She is also helping the needy people through the helpline.



Steps to take care of the problems of workers

The central government has also taken special steps towards paying special attention to the problems of the workers. A Home Ministry spokesman said that the Ministry of Labor and Employment has set up 20 complaint centers across the country, specifically to address labor problems. These centers are run under the supervision of the Chief Labor Commissioner. Detailed information on the helpline is also available on the website of the Ministry of Labor and Employment. At the press conference, on 26 March, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Prime Minister's Poor Welfare Package of Rs 1.78 lakh crore. As on 13 April, 32 crore beneficiaries have provided cash assistance of Rs 29,352 crore through DBT. Free food grains are being provided to 5.29 crore beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana.

           
                                                 

80 million people will be given free grain for 3 months, more than 22 lakh tons left

80 million people will be given free grain for 3 months, more than 22 lakh tons left



Apart from the increasing lockdown in the country till 3 May, the government also announced plans to provide relief to the poor. For the next three months, the central government has announced to give 5 crore grains free to 80 million poor every month. In a joint press conference with the Ministry of Health and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Home Ministry spokesperson Poona Salila Srivastava said, "The situation of essential goods and services is under control. Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, about 80 crore people On the basis of their priority, it has been decided to provide 5 kg of wheat or rice every month for the next three months.

A look at the control room of the Home Ministry

A spokesperson of the Home Ministry said that preparations have been made to send additional grains to the states and union territories. As of April 13, 2020, more than 22 million tonnes of grain has been discharged from FCI's warehouse. In addition, the control room of the Ministry of Home Affairs monitors the availability of essential goods and services during the twenty-four hours. She is also helping the needy people through the helpline.



Steps to take care of the problems of workers

The central government has also taken special steps towards paying special attention to the problems of the workers. A Home Ministry spokesman said that the Ministry of Labor and Employment has set up 20 complaint centers across the country, specifically to address labor problems. These centers are run under the supervision of the Chief Labor Commissioner. Detailed information on the helpline is also available on the website of the Ministry of Labor and Employment. At the press conference, on 26 March, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Prime Minister's Poor Welfare Package of Rs 1.78 lakh crore. As on 13 April, 32 crore beneficiaries have provided cash assistance of Rs 29,352 crore through DBT. Free food grains are being provided to 5.29 crore beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana.

           
                                                 

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