
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh): The Uttar Pradesh government has extended the free ration scheme for the next three months which will benefit 15 crore people of the state, said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday. The decision to extend the free ration scheme in the state was taken during the first cabinet meeting held earlier today.
"In the cabinet meeting today, we have decided to extend the free ration scheme for the next 3 months. It will benefit 15 crore people of the state," said the Chief Minister. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that for the scheme the government will spend Rs 3,270 crore.