New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said India will soon announce fresh relief measures and economic stimulus to help the poor and industry fight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Participating in the 101st meeting of the Development Committee Plenary of the World Bank through video conference, Sitharaman also assured the global community that India would continue to supply critical medicines to needy countries for the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
Sharing details of welfare measures announced by the government last month, the finance minister said support measures worth USD 23 billion ( ₹1.70 lakh crore) were provided, comprising free health insurance to health workers; cash transfers, free food and gas