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India outlines $23 billion economic stimulus to help poor hit by lockdown

India has announced a $23-billion economic stimulus plan providing direct cash transfers and food security measures to give relief to millions of poor people hit by a nationwide lockdown over coronavirus pandemic.

India announced on Thursday a 1.7-trillion-rupee ($23-billion) economic stimulus plan providing direct cash transfers and food security measures to give relief to millions of poor people hit by a nationwide lockdown over a coronavirus pandemic.

(Source: Reuters)