Chief Minister's Secretariat (Public Relations Room)
On April 13, 2021
* Strict restrictions in the state till May 1 *
* 5 thousand 476 crore package to help the weaker sections *
* Supporting the needy in tackling the Corona crisis *
* No one will be harmed - Chief Minister Uddhav Thackerayji *
* One month ration, Shiva food plate will also be given for free *
* Relief to tribal, unorganized sector including workers *
Mumbai, dt. 13: - While announcing to impose more stringent restrictions in the state as it is necessary to break the chain of corona virus, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has announced a relief package of Rs 5,476 crore to provide relief to the economically weaker sections.
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These strict restrictions will be in force in the state from Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 8 pm to May 1, 2021 and there will be a complete curfew during this period. Only the necessary services will continue. To break the Chain of coronavirus new orders in this regard have been released today.
The second wave of Covid-19 has hit the state since March 2021 and the number of victims in this wave is increasing day by day. Strict lockout is being implemented as a result of the need to reduce the number of patients. But during this period, it has been decided to provide food and financial assistance to the economically weaker sections. The government stands by the needy in tackling the Corona crisis. The Chief Minister has also said that he will not allow anyone to be harmed during this period.
* Relief to all weak elements *
Financial assistance will be provided to the economically weaker sections below the poverty line families, women, senior citizens, widows, disabled, unorganized citizens, workers, rickshaw pullers and tribal community. For this, financial assistance will be provided to the beneficiaries through Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Department, Social Justice and Special Assistance Department, Industry-Energy and Labor Department, Urban Development Department and Tribal Development Department.
* One month free food *
Food Security Scheme Beneficiaries Under the free foodgrain scheme, about 7 crore beneficiaries in the state will be given free foodgrains like 3 kg wheat and 2 kg rice per person per month.
* Shiva Bhojan Thali Free *
One month Shivbhojan Thali will be given free to the needy from Shivbhojan Yojana in the state. It is planned to give about two lakh plates.
* Financial assistance to pension scheme beneficiaries *
About 35 lakh beneficiaries of Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana, Shravanbal and Centrally Sponsored Indira Gandhi National Old Age Retirement Scheme, Indira Gandhi National Widow Retirement Scheme, Indira Gandhi National Disability Retirement Scheme, Rs. Will be given. .
* Grants to construction workers *
Under the Registered Construction Workers Welfare Scheme, from the funds of Maharashtra Building and Other Workers Welfare Board, a grant of Rs. Apart from this, a huge fund has been provided for various welfare assistance for 25 lakh domestic workers in the state.
* Financial assistance to peddlers *
About five lakh peddlers in the state will be given financial assistance of fifteen hundred rupees each. This amount will be directly credited to the peddler's bank account.
Twelve lakh rickshaw pullers in the state will also be given financial assistance of Rs. 1500 each.
* Assistance to tribal families *
About 12 lakh tribal families benefiting from the Khawati scheme of the Tribal Development Department will get financial assistance of Rs. 2,000 per family.
* Building facilities on COVID-19 *
Apart from this, a provision of about Rs. 3,300 crore has been made for the management of the lockout period at the district level. Out of this, the funds will be given to the concerned districts for medical treatment, equipment, facility building and other arrangements on COVID-19.
Apart from this, taxes, fees and other dues due to local bodies and state governments and other government bodies are being allowed to be paid interest free for the two months of April and May.
(Reference ANI)
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