AreaIndia

Commodity GroupGrains

CommodityAll

Date14/05/2020

Policy CategoryConsumption and marketing

Policy InstrumentFood security

DescriptionAnnounced spending INR 35 billion (USD 463.1 million) to provide free food grain rations to nearly 80 million migrant workers over the next two months. The measure is aimed at supporting workers affected by the COVID-19- induced lockdown.