🎇 Extending the scheme for distribution of free foodgrains to the needy until the end of November 🎇
◾️ Briefing reporters about the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said
◾️81 crore poorest will be provided 5kg free foodgrains per person for five more months and one kg pulses per month.
◾️ The scheme would cost ₹1.49 lakh crore.
◾️Also, the government allowed 7.4 crore poor women to avail of three free LPG
📌cylinders till September.
◾️Previously, they were to avail of this quota between April and June
◾️ Briefing reporters about the decisions taken by the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said
◾️81 crore poorest will be provided 5kg free foodgrains per person for five more months and one kg pulses per month.
◾️ The scheme would cost ₹1.49 lakh crore.
◾️Also, the government allowed 7.4 crore poor women to avail of three free LPG
📌cylinders till September.
◾️Previously, they were to avail of this quota between April and June