Bengaluru, (thestates.news)
Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa on Friday announced further
relief package to the lockdown affected people.
Addressing a press conference, the CM said about Rs 500 crore would be
earmarked to distribute to over 10 lakh farmers, who had grown Jowar and also
cash compensation to the shepherds who would lose sheep and goats due to
natural disasters.
While commending the efforts of the ASHA workers, who are remained in the
frontline in fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the CM said an
additional Rs 3000 would be remitted to their bank accounts as an incentive.
The Chief minister had announced Rs 1610 crore cash relief package to benefit
the auto drivers, barbers and washermen, last week.
He had also announced relief package to the farmers, and migrant workers and
construction workers.
Replying to questions, he denied that by bringing amendment to the APMC Act,
farmers would be suffered.
Brushing aside the criticism over an ordinance brought to the APMC Act by the
Opposition Congress and the JD(S), the Chief Minister said “Amendment had been
brought after taking care that farmers interests will not be adversely
affected”.(uni)
Karnataka CM announces further relief COVID-19 package
