New Delhi, March 28 -- Amid the nationwide unprecedented lockdown in India's fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, the Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, on Friday, March 27, announced a financial package worth Rs. 2,200 crore in order to help the weaker sections of the society.

The Odisha Chief Minister released a video message, in which he can be heard saying, "The novel Coronavirus has emerged as a major crisis for people across the globe. This crisis has affected the life and livelihood of our poor people. Therefore, I announce a special package of Rs 2,200 crore for the welfare of the poor."

All the 94 lakh families registered under the food security scheme, will be provide financial assistance of Rs. 1,000 each, the Chief Mi...