Tripura CM Biplab Deb. image credit: News18
Tripura CM Biplab Deb. image credit: News18

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb announced to provide one-time financial assistance of Rs 1000 to 8666 registered street vendors of the state.

The decision was taken after the 21-day nationwide lockdown has thrown their life out of gear.

“These street vendors are suffering from a huge loss due to the closure of their business,” Deb said while chairing a meeting on Wednesday.

“The financial assistance to the vendors will be paid from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and will be directly transferred to their bank accounts,” he added.

The Chief Minister further informed that none of the 17 close contacts of first COVID-19 patient of Tripura was found positive.