March 31, 2020 8:42 PM

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Gujarat govt to distribute free ration to around 3.25 cr needy people

In Gujarat, the government will distribute free ration to around 3.25 crore needy people in the state from tomorrow in wake of 21 days lockdown.<br />'' <br />'' AIR correspondent reports that the government has also announced to distribute one-month free ration to migrant workers from 4th April. In view of the prevailing lockdown situation, the government will distribute essential ration to more than 66 lakhs Antyodaya families through around 17 thousand fair price shops. <br />'' <br />'' Secretary to CM, Ashwini Kumar said, only 25 beneficiaries will be given ration at a time in order to maintain social distancing. He said, three-member teams, have been formed to ensure smooth distribution and avoid crowd at the shops. He said, migrant workers who do not have ration card will also be given free ration from coming 4th April through Anna Brahma Yojana. <br />'' <br />'' The CM asked the district administration to ensure that all the flour mills in the urban and rural areas remain open during the lockdown. <br />''  

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