Covid-19 cases in Madhya Pradesh cross 1400

In Madhya Pradesh, the number of corona infected people has increased to 1,407. 131 people have completely recovered from this disease while 72 have died so far. Indore has the highest number of 890 patients and Bhopal has 214 patients. Meanwhile, the food relief helpline ‘Bhojan Rahat’ started by the state government is proving to be a blessing for the needy.

 

Bhojan Rahat Helpline has been started by the State Food & Civil Supplies Department to provide free food to poor and destitute people. The Principal Secretary Food & Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Shiv Shekhar Shukla has informed that Cooked food and ration materials have been delivered to 81 lakh 76



thousand needy people so far.

 

291 NGOs working in different parts of the state are also providing cooked food to the needy persons through this helpline. 26 lakh 13 thousand packets of food have been distributed by the voluntary organsiations till date. Apart from that, 54 lakh 93 thousand packets of food grains have also been distributed in the districts by the Food & Civil Supplies Department staff.

 

On the other hand, the "Sarva Gwalior App" is playing an important role in providing everyday items to the people in Gwalior. Through this, goods are being delivered to the homes of citizens at fixed rates.