Government to ensure no one sleeps on an empty stomach says Haryana CM Khattar

Tribune News ServicePanchkula August 19Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal today said his government was committed to the welfare of the poor and efforts were on to ensure no one sleeps on an empty stomachIn line with our commitment at least 5 kg wheat is being given free of cost to every member of the eligible poor families during the Annapurna Utsav Khattar said during a state-level Annapurna Utsav hereThe two-day function at Panchkula concluded todayFree ration is being distributed through more than 10000 depots across the state said the Chief Minister During the first wave of Covid-19 pandemic free ration had been arranged for the poor eligible families till November last year Khattar said adding that due to the second wave free ration would be provided to the eligible families till November this yearDefence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the function as chief guest through video conferencingDeputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala and Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Gian Chand Gupta were also present on the occasion The Chief Minister later visited Haripur village in Sector 4 and distributed ration to the eligible families