Coronavirus Outbreak: UP Govt To Distribute Free Food To Daily Wagers From Today

• Distribution of free food through fair price shops in Uttar Pradesh will start from April 1. 
• The govt had announced 20kg flour and 15kg rice to beneficiaries of the Antyodaya scheme, MNREGA workers, registered labourers, and daily wage earners under the urban development department. 
• In the second phase that will commence from April 15, all ration cardholders will get 5kg free rice. 
• Distribution of food will take place using ePOS machines. To ensure sanitation in the wake of the COVID-19 virus, shop owners will ensure that social distancing is maintained. 
• Sanitizers, soap, and water will be available at all fair price shops so that people can wash their hands before and after using the ePOS machines. 

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