Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced that all beneficiaries under the Food Security Act in the State will receive additional 5 kg rice free of cost in May and June.
The Chief Minister made this announcement in view of the second wave of COVID-19 in the State.
The move will benefit to more than 12 lakh people.
The State Government government will bear all expenses for providing benefits to the people under Food Security Act .