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States allowed to use disaster funds for migrants’ shelter, food

May 14, 2020 - by IANS

New Delhi:The Centre on Thursday said it has permitted state governments to utilise the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) for setting up shelter for migrants and providing them food, water …

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Migrant workers, street vendors, small farmers to benefit from economic stimulus: FM

May 14, 2020 - by IANS

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the second tranche of the economic stimulus package will benefit migrant workers, street vendors, and small farmers. Emphasising on building a self-reliant …