This document details the Indian government's substantial financial relief package announced in response to COVID-19, effective from April 2020. It outlines measures including a Rs. 1.7 lakh crore scheme, medical insurance for health workers, and direct cash transfers. The package provides free food grains, pulses, upfront payments for farmers, increased wages for rural workers, and financial support for senior citizens, widows, differently-abled individuals, and women Jan Dhan account holders. It also includes provisions for free LPG cylinders, collateral-free loans for women's self-help groups, and support for the organised sector and construction workers.
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