10Photo© timesofindia.indiatimes.comNirmala Sitharaman Likely to Announce Economic Package Shortly to Deal With Coronavirus Impact
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a Rs. 1.70 lakh crore package which is likely to benefit 80 crore people.
In her second media conference in a week, Ms. Sitharaman announced a slew of welfare decisions as the nation is under lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic.
“ The economic package is going to be announced soon.
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“ Today's measures are intended at reaching out to the poorest of the poor, with food and money in hands, so that they do not face difficulties in buying essential supplies and meeting essential needs,
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“ The free ration is a welcome step, but the big question is how to ensure their delivery when even ration shops aren’t opening,
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“ There are 63 lakh self-help groups for women in the country. They get up to Rs 10 lakh collateral-free loans right now. We are doubling that to Rs 20 lakh,
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