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Coronavirus: Naveen Patnaik announces Rs 2,200-crore package for welfare

The package will benefit about 1.64 crore people of the states total population of 4.5 crore

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2 min read Last Updated : Mar 27 2020 | 7:23 PM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced a Rs 2,200-crore financial package to assist the weaker sections of the society, which are grappling under the unprecedented lockdown in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The package will benefit about 1.64 crore people of the states total population of 4.5 crore.

"The novel coronavirus has emerged as a major crisis for people across the globe. This crisis has affected the life and livelihood of our poor people. Therefore, I announce a special package of Rs 2,200 crore for the welfare of the poor," Patnaik said in a video message.

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Topics : Coronavirus Lockdown Naveen Patnaik Odisha government Odisha economy

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