India, Feb. 12 -- US citizens are set to get $1000 as part of their second round of a statewide stimulus program. This applies to the state of Alaska, and the checks come under the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) scheme.

Here, checks are paid out of the state's rich surplus of minerals. Payments are made across three instalments each year.

Genevieve Wojtusik, Division Director, said about the stimulus checks, "Our mission is to administer the permanent fund dividend program assuring that all eligible Alaskans receive timely dividends, fraud is prosecuted, and all internal and external stakeholders are treated with respect," as per The US Sun.

Notably, Alaska is famous for its oil and gas reserves. Each year, the loyal citizens are given ...