KOLKATA: On the occasion of World Food Day, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee outlined the details of the initiatives her government has taken to ensure food security for every person in the state, and pointed out that over seven crore people were provided free ration every month.
In a social media post on Thursday morning, the Chief Minister had claimed that under the state-run 'Khadyasathi' project, free rations are provided to nearly 9 crore people in the state.
At the same time, she added, during festivals like Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Chhath Puja, and the month of Ramzan, as well as during Eid celebrations, the poorest families are provided with sugar, flour, and chickpeas (only during Ramzan) at subsidised prices.