Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana Massive relief package released by Finance minister amidst COVID-19
Within 36 hours of Lockdown Indian financial minister, Nirmala Sitharaman has announced an economic package 1.70 Lakh crore to help the poor people in the country. FM has mentioned that Govt is working to reach out to poor people, women, migrant workers. Govt doesn’t want anyone to remain hungry or without money. She also mentioned that currently, govt is focusing on two aspects that are Cash transfer and food security. Govt has already announced the extension of tax deadlines, ease on minimum balance for saving accounts, no charge for any ATM transaction. It means you can withdraw money from any ATM machine there will be no charge. Here’s the list of announcements made by FM: - Rs. 1.70 Lakh crore has been released by Govt under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Scheme. 1. Govt will provide the incurrence cover worth 50 lakh for Doctors, nurses, sanitation workers, medical staff members. She expressed her gratitude saying that they are the “frontline warriors” who are facing the c...