Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today widened the ambit of an affordable rice scheme in the Maoist-affected Jungle Mahal.
Tribals earning less than Rs 42,000 a year will be eligible to buy rice at Rs 2 a kg. The annual income limit has been raised by Rs 18,000.
Non-tribals also have been given relief. A consumer in this category can buy the Rs 2 rice if the annual income is less than Rs 36,000. Earlier, non-tribals were required to have a below poverty line card to be eligible for the rice scheme.
The people of Jungle Mahal — which comprises parts of West Midnapore, Bankura and Purulia — will now get their monthly quota of 35kg of rice at the subsidised rate from ration shops.
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