Summary
Free food grains are sent to around 800 million people to keep them fed
Ten million farmers receive two thousand rupees every four months from the government
In ten states, women get a small amount of money each month to help their families
Key Points
4 points1
The health program is called Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
2
Free food grains are part of the country’s social support plan
3
Direct cash transfers give money straight into farmers’ bank accounts
4
The government also supports women with monthly payments in several states
New Words to Learn
5 wordsEmployees’ State Insurance Corporation
A big government system that pays for doctors and hospitals for workers
industrial relations
How workers and bosses work together in factories
International Labour Organization
A worldwide group that helps make fair work rules
assessment
A careful look at how well a program is working
welfare
Help that the government gives to make life easier for people
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