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DAILY NEWS ANALYSIS
17 May, 2020
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Introduction
In her second tranche of COVID-19 relief package announcements, Finance Minister announced the steps taken by the government for migrants and farmers during the national lockdown, including free rations for stranded workers.
Acknowledging the significance of the MGNREGS during the pandemic, she said it had helped provide jobs to returning workers in rural areas and advised States to continue the process during the monsoon season as well.
Migrant workers, the urban poor and small farmers are the targetted beneficiaries of these announcements.
Why and how have migrant workers suffered during the lockdown?
What has been announced for migrant workers?
What about the One Nation One Ration Card scheme?
Will small farmers benefit?
Source: TH
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