Uttar Pradesh government has decided to extend the free ration scheme for the next 3 months in the state. The decision was taken in the first cabinet meeting held today. Addressing the media after the first cabinet meeting of his government, Chief Minister Yogi<br />''Adityanath said that the free ration scheme will benefit 15 crore people of the state. For this, the govt will spend around Rs 3,270 Cr.  <br />''The scheme was started during the Corona period and gave a big relief to the poor and downtrodden people of the state.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">In another development Senior BJP leader and MLA from Mankapur in Gonda, Ramapati Shastri was sworn in as pro-tem speaker of the assembly. The oath was administered by Governor Anandiben Patel.</span><br />