New Delhi (SunstarTV Bureau): Amid the pandemic surge, the Delhi government has announced of providing free ration to cardholders in the city for the next two months. The decision will benefit around 72 lakh people in the national capital.
“We have decided that all ration card holders in Delhi, around 72 lakhs in number, will be given free ration for the next 2 months. It doesn’t mean that the lockdown will continue for 2 months. It is just being done to help the poor going through financial issues,” the Chief Minister said.
Besides, the Chief Minister also announced to provide one-time financial aid autos, e-rickshaws, taxi drivers.
According to Kejriwal, the government will transfer Rs 5,000 each into the accounts of drivers to help them to meet their needs.
“All autorickshaw drivers and taxi drivers in Delhi will be given Rs 5,000 each by the Delhi government so that they get a little help during this financial crisis,” Kejriwal added.
