Govt. plans tie-up with postal department for "Annshree Yojana" (cash -for-food) :-

Eager to make an impact on the electorate by expediting enrolments under its flagship cash-for-food programme Annshree Yojana, (Scheme launched by Delhi C.M.  Under this scheme around 2  lakhs families will receive a money transfer of Rs.600/- per month . The amount transferred to senior-most female member of the family),  The Delhi government is exploring the option of tying up with the postal department to speed up opening of Aadhaar-enabled, zero-balance accounts for beneficiaries from economically weaker sections not covered by the public distribution system.  Difficulties in opening of bank accounts have been cited as one of the reasons for the delay by the government. The postal department has proposed to the Delhi government that it would like to facilitate opening of accounts of beneficiaries

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