Free foodgrain supply to migrants, concessional credit to farmers: Govt

The government on Thursday announced a Rs 3.16 lakh crore package of free foodgrains for migrant workers, concessional credit to farmers and working capital loan for street vendors as part of the second tranche of fiscal stimulus to heal an economy hit by coronavirus. Sitharaman said 8 cr migrant workers will get 5 kgs of grains and 1 kg of pulses free for two months.