Over one crore people used Shiv Bhojan scheme: Uddhav

June 30, 2020 11:50

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday said more than one crore people have so far benefitted from the state government's 'Shiv Bhojan' thali scheme, which was started in January this year to serve a full meal to the poor at Rs 10. In view of the coronavirus-induced lockdown, meals were served at Rs 5 per plate, and stranded migrant workers and students, homeless people and many other citizens benefited from the scheme, Thackeray said in a statement.

There are 848 Shiv Bhojan centres in the state and the scheme is being implemented till the taluka level, he said. "The scheme, started on January 26 this year, was aimed at benefitting the poor and downtrodden and till today 1,00,00,870 thalis have been served. The scheme is proving to be a boon for the needy persons," the chief minister said.

Under the scheme, 79,918 thalis were served in January, 4,67,869 in February, 5,78,031 in March, 24,99,257 in April, 33,84,040 in May and 29,91,755 thalis were served in June, he said. The Shiv Bhojan canteens also adhered to the hygiene protocols during the lockdown period, Thackeray said. He said the state food and civil supplies department needs to be appreciated for handling the scheme in a very organised manner. PTI

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