Kejriwal announces hike in ration, pension to mitigate coronavirus effects

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Amid the coronavirus scare, Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal announced welfare schemes focusing low income groups and daily wage labourers. Delhi government said it will provide free ration to over 72 Lakh people who are dependent on its ration scheme. Moreover, Delhi government is also doubling widow, old age, 'Divyang' pensions for the month of April. The government will also provide food in night shelters free of cost."Daily wage labourers are losing their livelihood due to coronavirus. We've decided to provide free ration to over 72 Lakh people who are dependent on Delhi government's ration scheme. Each person will now get 7.5kg ration instead of 5kg that they usually get," said CM Kejriwal.