what are the steps taken by the government to help poor people against the covid-19
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Providing financial help
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Emergency measures
Following the widespread outbreak of coronavirus in India, the country has gone on lockdown to combat the virus - a move that has led to disruption across economic strata. To help combat this, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced the following measures.
Relief package
A relief package worth Rs 1.7 lakh crore has been earmarked for the needy and will be disbursed as the government sees fit.
Coverage
The relief package will cover close to 80 crore people, ensuring their safety during the lockdown and for however more it might extend.
Benefits
The Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Yojana will give the people covered under it five kg of rice/wheat for three months.
Insurance
Included in this fund is insurance cover for people working in healthcare, with each worker getting a Rs 50 lakh insurance cover for the next three months.
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