COVID-19 relief distribution launched in districts
The Hindu
Minister for Food and Civil Supplies R. Sakkarapani inaugurated the distribution of the first instalment of COVID-19 relief fund for ration rice cardholders in Coimbatore on Saturday. A sum of ₹2,000
Minister for Food and Civil Supplies R. Sakkarapani inaugurated the distribution of the first instalment of COVID-19 relief fund for ration rice cardholders in Coimbatore on Saturday. A sum of ₹2,000 will be provided to 10,18,637 rice cardholders in the district through 1,401 fair price shops. ₹203.72 crore had been earmarked for the scheme, he said after inaugurating the scheme at Mani Higher Secondary School in Pappanaickenpalayam. Tokens were issued from May 10 at all the fair price shops for relief distribution. The number of beneficiaries receiving the amount between 8 a.m. and 12 noon every day will be limited to 200 rice cardholders per ration shop to ensure physical distancing norms, Mr. Sakkarapani noted.
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