Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today provided a COVID assistance package of Rs 386 crore for 18 lakh landless farmers under the Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme.
The landless farmers will also get an additional financial assistance of Rs 1000, the CM announced. Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that he was happy to provide COVID assistance to the families of 18 lakh landless farmers.