Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Monday extended the novel coronavirus enforced lockdown till April 30th in the state.
Citing the recent meeting between Prime Minister Modi and the Chief Ministers as well as recommendation made by an expert group, Palaniswami announced the same.
In a statement the Chief Minister said that rice and one kg sugar/oil/dal will be given free of cost to ration card holders for May. Similarly, migrant workers will be issued 15kg rice, 1 kg dal and one kg cooking oil free of cost.
Additionally, for the second time, Palaniswami announced cash assistance, stating that Rs 1,000 will be paid to construction workers and members of various sectoral welfare boards.
According to an IANS report that quoted CM Palaniswami, based on requests, bakeries will be allowed to function between 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. and they can do only parcel sales.
He said the government has made arrangement with Telemedicine Society of India so that people can get clarifications.
Further details awaited.