The US finally agreed on a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus package to help individuals and companies affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. In India, several states and some central government departments have announced similar packages – but for specific worker groups. A larger relief package is expected.
As on Thursday, India had total 649 cases of Covid-19 and had seen 13 deaths.
FM announces food allocation for poor
Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Ann Yojna(for next 3 months):80 cr poor ppl covered(2/3rd of India’s population), in addition to already allotted 5Kg of rice/wheat per person,an additional 5kg will be free. Additional 1kg pulse (acc to regional preference) will be given,announces FM
Cash transfer schemes
Under cash transfers scheme: Will touch poor divayangs, farmers, poor pensioners under this
Medical insurance for those at risk and attending to coronavirus patients
Medical insurance for those at risk and attending to coronavirus patients
Package worth ₹1.7lakh cr for poor
FM Sitharaman addresses media: A package is ready for the poor who need immediate help like migrant workers and urban and rural poor. No one will go hungry. The package is worth ₹1.7 lakh crore: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Don’t want anyone to remain hungry
Don’t want anyone to remain hungry, without money in hand: FM Sitharaman
Delhi Metro to remain closed till April 14
Delhi Metro will remain closed till April 14, 2020, according to a DMRC statement. “We have received a few queries regarding the tenure of the closure of the Metro services. It is hereby informed that, in light of the lockdown issued by the government, Metro services will remain closed till 14 April 2020.”
