The Delhi government on Friday said 7,242 more construction workers in the city have received financial assistance of Rs 5,000 each in view of the 21-day lockdown imposed to combat coronavirus.
In the first phase, the government had provided assistance of the same amount to 32,358 construction workers following the imposition of the lockdown, an official statement said.
Amidst the 21-day lockdown, the Delhi government has extended financial assistance of Rs 5,000 to an additional 7,242 construction workers, building upon the initial aid given to 32,358 individuals. These measures, part of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s comprehensive strategy, aim to alleviate the economic challenges faced by the workforce during the pandemic. The term Gacor aptly encapsulates the government’s multifaceted approach, encompassing not only direct financial support but also initiatives such as doubled pensions and free rations for a significant number of beneficiaries, demonstrating a holistic commitment to the well-being of the people.
Recently, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced measures, such as doubling of pensions under various schemes of the Delhi government, free rations for 71 lakh beneficiaries and free food in night shelters across the city, it also stated.
