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6th Apr 2020 10:04:PM State
BOMDILA, Apr 6: In the meeting held today with the task force in -charges at Bomdila, Deputy Commissioner Karma Leki spelled out the government initiated economic and welfare measures for the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and others in order to mitigate the hardships faced by them in the face of the nationwide lockdown.
Through mobile town broadcasting, it was made known to the people, of the various economic packages doled out by the government as welfare measures in this hour of crisis.
Under PM Garib Ann Yojana, 1 kg pulse and 5 kg rice would be given to the BPL/AAY family every month for three months besides free LPG for 3 months under the Ujjawala scheme.
The state government would also be supporting the BPL families by giving rupees one thousand as one time aid.
The Agriculture department would ensure disbursement of rupees six thousand to the farmers under the PM Kisan Sammaan Yojana in the district.
Under the PM Jan Dhan Yojana, an amount of rupees five hundred would be credited into the accounts of the women account holders every month for three months.
The Divyangjans, poor citizens and widows would receive an amount of rupees one thousand each under Social Justice & Empowerment.
Non government workers in unorganized sectors registered with Arunachal Pradesh Building & other Construction Workers Welfare Board would be given rupees two thousand.
Besides enhancement in the MNREGA wages from rupees 192 to 205, collateral free loans to SHGs have been increased substantially from Rs. 10 lakhs to 20 lakhs.
Provisions under SDRF have also been made to support people those who lost livelihood during the lockdown period.
For the convenience of the people, necessary directions have been issued for availability of cash in Banks and ATMs.
DIPRO
Kenter Joya Riba
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