Rajasthan state government has launched Indira Rasoi Yojana to ensure that no person sleeps hungry (Koi Bhukha Naa Soye) in the state. CM Ashok Gehlot on 22 June 2020 announced that meals twice a day will soon be made available to the poor people at low rates.
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The state govt. will spend Rs. 100 crore per annum for this Indira Rasoi Scheme. Moreover, govt. will make use of the Information Technology to effectively monitor this scheme.
Indira Rasoi Yojana is an upgraded version of the previously running Annapurna Rasoi Yojana in Rajasthan.
In this scheme, the state govt. will ensure that all the needy and hungry people will get hygienic and nutritious food.
The Rajasthan govt. will take the help of Local Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Indira Rasoi Yojana implementation.
CM has launched this Indira Rasoi Yojana which would be beneficial during Coronavirus un-locking period as well as post COVID-19 period.
The scheme will be rolled in 213 urban local bodies of the state.
