Mumbai: To mark the 71st Republic Day, Maharashtra government on Sunday rolled out the 'Shiv Bhojan' scheme under which the needy people will get a wholesome meal at affordable ₹10 for each plate, in the state. State cabinet minister Eknath Shinde inaugurated the scheme today in a Thane-based centre, where the meal will be made available for the needy. There are three such centres in Thane, two in Bhiwandi and one each in Vashi and Mira Bhayander. The cost of each meal is ₹50 which means that the state government will subsidise it for each person by contributing ₹40. Accompanying Shinde at the 'Shiv Bhojan' centre in Thane for the inauguration of the scheme were District Collector Rajesh Narvekar, Thane Mayor Naresh Maske, Shiv Sena MP Rajan Vichare and MLA Ravindra Fatak.

Source: Mint January 26, 2020 14:03 UTC