Lucknow: CM Yogi Adityanath today transferred Rs 611 Crore directly to the bank account of 27.5 Lakh workers of the state, under MNREGA scheme, in the light of Coronavirus lockdown.

The CM also talked to them through video-conference today, informing them of the scheme. Uttar Pradesh has been facing a huge surge in reverse migration with people from various states returning to their homes despite the lockdown.

Lucknow: CM Yogi Adityanath today transferred Rs 611 Crore directly to the bank account of 27.5 Lakh workers of the state, under MNREGA scheme, in the light of #CoronavirusLockdown. The CM also talked to them through video-conference today, informing them of the scheme. pic.twitter.com/FRyKFU4tg2

— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 30, 2020

Yogi Adityanath in Noida

Later in the day, Yogi Adityanath to visit Noida today at 12 PM to take cognisance of the plight of the situation of migrant workers, returning from Delhi. He will also inspect the Control Room located in Delhi. He will stay in Delhi tonight and visit Ghaziabad & Meerut tomorrow.

UP CM’s letter to other CM’s

CM Yogi Adityanath has also written to the Chief Ministers of all states requesting them to look after and take care of the people of Uttar Pradesh living in different states.