New Delhi, April 3 The Delhi government on Friday approved for food grains to the non PDS beneficiaries during the coronavirus lockdown.
In an order dated April 3, the government said the food grains can be distributed from next week to the non public distribution system (PDS) beneficiaries.
"The Delhi government has approved the proposal to provide food grain to non PDS beneficiaries in accordance with laid down procedures to cater to their food needs during the lockdown...," the order said.
It says the distribution of food grain to the non PDS beneficiaries will be done from distribution centres or schools by the authorised officials.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday had said the government will be giving ration to about 10 lakh poor in the city who were not having ration cards.
Kejriwal said to avoid any duplication, the families will have to apply for the ration card but they will not have to wait to get the card.
"About 10 lakh poor people do not have ration cards in Delhi. I request them to apply for the ration card on the government e-district website. I am not saying they will get the card but they will start getting the ration till the coronavirus crisis continues," he said.
A lot of daily wage workers have lost work due to the lockdown.
( With inputs from IANS )