Yediyurappa announces ₹500-crore package to benefit teachers, weavers, priests

The State government on Thursday announced a second COVID-19 relief package of ₹500 crore, largely for the unorganised sectors impacted by the lockdown imposed in the State since April 27.Chief Minist

The State government on Thursday announced a second COVID-19 relief package of ₹500 crore, largely for the unorganised sectors impacted by the lockdown imposed in the State since April 27. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa said relief of ₹3,000 each would be given to power looms weavers, with a maximum of two workers per loom. Around 59,000 power looms are to benefit. Unorganised workers of the film and television industry would get ₹3,000 each relief. “This will benefit 22,000 registered workers,” he said. A total of 18,746 registered fishermen and 7,668 inland boat owners would get compensation of ₹3,000 each. Priests and staff members of ‘C’ grade temples of the Muzrai Department would be given ₹3,000 each.