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In a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the cabinet has decided to provide foodgrains to 80 crore people at cheaper rates. After the cabinet meeting, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar told a press conference that the government has decided to give 80 crore people wheat at Rs 27 per kg for just Rs 2 per kg and rice at Rs 37 per kg at Rs 3 per kg. "The government has asked the state governments to buy goods 3 months in advance," the Union Minister said.
The government will help 800 million people in the country through PDS
Prakash Javadekar said, “The government will help 800 million people in the country through PDS. Don't let any essentials get in the way. State governments are also helping the people. Lockdown is needed to save lives. Three months ration will be given. People will continue to get what they need. Rumors need to be avoided. ” Earlier, Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Wednesday, "75 crore beneficiaries can avail 6 months ration at a time under the public distribution list. The government has taken this decision with Corona in mind. The government has a surplus of 435 lakh tonnes of foodgrains. This includes 272.19 lakh tonnes of rice and 162.79 lakh tonnes of wheat. ”
The government spends Rs 1.4 lakh crore annually
The government provides 5 kg of subsidized foodgrains per month to beneficiaries at 5 lakh ration shops across the country under the PDS system. This costs the government Rs 1.4 lakh crore annually. Available at subsidized rates by ration shops under the National Food Security Act. It sells rice at Rs 3 per kg, wheat at Rs 2 per kg and corn at Rs 1 per kg.
The economy could lose 120 120 billion
Experts believe that nationwide lockdowns to prevent the spread of the corona virus could cost the economy 120 120 billion (about Rs 9 lakh crore). This is equivalent to 4% of India's GDP.
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