Karnataka govt announces Rs 1,250 crore relief package for those affected by Covid lockdown

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Wednesday announced a relief package worth Rs 1,250 crore for those whose livelihood has been affected by the Covid lockdown.

As Karnataka is battling the second wave of pandemic, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Wednesday announced over Rs 1,250 crore relief package for those whose livelihood has been affected by Covid-19 induced lockdown. To provide relief to people who have lost income and livelihood due to the 2nd wave of Covid-19, Rs. 1250 Crores of economic support has been sanctioned to farmers, workers from unorganised sector, auto & cab drivers, street vendors among others. pic.twitter.com/zcsaFjNgW4 The Chief Minister also said a decision will be taken on extending the current lockdown, a couple of days ahead of it coming to a close on May 24. "Our government had given financial packages to various sectors during the Covid first wave. Despite that, as the current restrictions have affected the livelihood of those with unorganised sector and farmers, to mitigate its impact we are announcing a relief programme of more than Rs 1,250 crore," Yediyurappa said.