Kejriwal government will give free ration to 72 lakh people, elderly people will get double pension
new Delhi. In view of the threat of Corona virus in Delhi, the government has taken many precautionary measures including closing of cinemas, malls and restaurants. The number of people infected with this is continuously increasing across the country and state governments are taking precautionary measures to avoid it. Addressing a press conference, Delhi CM said that Delhi will not be locked down for the time being, but lockdown can also be done if required. He said that the government has also decided to ban all gatherings of more than five people in the national capital. Explain that the government had earlier banned the gathering of more than 20 people.
Pension doubled
In view of the growing epidemic in the capital of Corona, Arvind Kejriwal made several announcements on Saturday to give relief to the people of Delhi. Now the people of Delhi who take goods from ration shops will be given 7.5 kg ration instead of four kg. Nothing will be charged from this ration from them. He told that about 72 lakh people i.e. 18 lakh families will directly benefit from it. With this, he doubled the pension of widows, elderly and disabled.
Kejriwal said during this time that he would need security and resources to protect widows, elderly and disabled from this disease. In view of this, the government has decided to double the pension of 2.5 lakh widows, 5 lakh elderly and 1 lakh disabled. In addition, he told that for those who are homeless and living in night shelters, morning and evening food will be given in these shelters. However, he also said that one can eat food in these shelters.
Kejriwal appeals to stop the morning walk for a few days
Arvind Kejriwal said in a statement, “I appeal to all of you to stop your morning walk for some time and stay at home. We are not currently doing lockdown, but in future, if necessary. Yes, we can do this for your betterment and safety. “Speaking about the ban on public functions, Arvind Kejriwal said,” Five or more people in Delhi cannot gather at this place May include. If five people, they should be maintained at a distance of less than a meter from one another.
