Finance Minister announces Rs 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana for the poor to help them fight the battle against Corona Virus - PIB

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1. SECTION 1:
2. Headline: Finance Minister announces Rs 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana for the poor to help them fight the battle against Corona Virus - PIB
3. The Finance Minister has announced a significant Rs 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana to support the poor in combating the challenges posed by the Corona Virus pandemic. This financial aid aims to provide direct benefits and essential resources to the vulnerable sections of society, ensuring they can sustain themselves during these difficult times.
4. Here is a step-by-step guide explaining how the relief package will help the poor:
5. Direct Cash Transfers: Eligible beneficiaries will receive direct cash transfers to their bank accounts, providing immediate financial support.
6. Free Food Grains Distribution: Essential food grains like wheat and rice will be distributed free of cost to millions of families under the public distribution system.
7. Increased LPG Subsidies: Free LPG cylinders will be provided to poor households to ensure cooking fuel availability.
8. Expanded Employment Opportunities: Additional funds will be allocated to schemes like MGNREGA to boost rural employment.
9. Health Insurance Provision: Health insurance coverage will be extended to healthcare workers and vulnerable citizens to ensure better protection against COVID-19.
10. Support for Senior Citizens, Women, and Disabled: Special provisions including pension and support schemes will be strengthened.
11. Interest Waiver on Loans: Interest on specific loans will be waived off to ease the financial burden.
12. The comprehensive Rs 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana reflects the government’s commitment to safeguarding the poor during the pandemic.
13. Stay informed and make sure you avail of the benefits provided. For more updates and detailed information, visit the official PIB website or your nearest government office today!
14. SECTION 2 (Hindi):
15. वित्त मंत्री ने गरीबों को कोरोना वायरस से लड़ने में मदद करने के लिए प्रधानमंत्री गरीब कल्याण योजना के तहत 1.70 लाख करोड़ रुपए की राहत पैकेज की घोषणा की है। इस पैकेज का उद्देश्य कमजोर वर्गों को वित्तीय सहायता और आवश्यक संसाधन प्रदान करना है ताकि वे इस कठिन समय में जीवित रह सकें।
16. राहत पैकेज के तहत क्या लाभ मिलेंगे:
17. सीधे नकद हस्तांतरण।
18. मुफ्त अनाज वितरण।
19. एलपीजी सब्सिडी बढ़ाना।
20. रोजगार के अवसरों में वृद्धि।
21. स्वास्थ्य बीमा कवरेज।
22. वरिष्ठ नागरिक, महिलाओं और दिव्यांगों के लिए विशेष सहायता।
23. ऋण पर ब्याज माफी।
24. यह राहत पैकेज सरकार की गरीबों की भलाई में गहरी प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाता है। अधिक जानकारी के लिए पीआईबी की आधिकारिक वेबसाइट देखें या नजदीकी सरकारी कार्यालय से संपर्क करें।

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