Published 14:15 IST, April 4th 2020
COVID-19 lockdown: Andhra Pradesh Govt provides Rs 1000 to 1.3cr BPL families
The Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to provide Rs 1000 as financial assistance to Below Poverty Line(BPL) families during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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The Andhra Pradesh Government has decided to provide Rs 1000 as financial assistance to Below Poverty Line(BPL) families during the COVID-19 lockdown. This one-time relief of Rs 1000 will be given to 1.3 crore poor or needy and underprivileged families as per the Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Office. The total number of coronavirus cases in Andhra Pradesh increased to 164, with the addition of three cases from Friday morning.
Government of Andhra Pradesh is providing Rs 1000 each of financial assistance to Below Poverty Line(BPL) families as relief. This one time relief of Rs 1000 is being given to 1.3 crore poor or needy and underprivileged families: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister's Office. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/GzZ5By1Lxi
— ANI (@ANI) April 4, 2020
AP Govt steps up measures for stranded migrant workers
While thousands of migrant workers stay stranded away from their home states, Chief Minister Jaganmohan Reddy has directed authorities in each district to start following the 'Gorumudda' menu to ensure that the workers stay healthy and ensure a continuous supply of all possible nutrients. The vast menu for the migrants include boiled eggs, egg curry, chickpeas, tomato dal, asparagus, Pulihora (tamarind rice), vegetable rice, aloo kurma and khichdi. Each day, a variety of items from the menu is served.
In Andhra Pradesh, 9,695 migrant workers have been identified who are being accommodated in the 218 relief centres. Of this 3,819 belong to various districts of the state while 5,876 hail from other states.
14:15 IST, April 4th 2020