New Delhi:
Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi on Friday said the ministry was coordinating with the Air Force and Kerala government to deliver 100 metric tonnes of ready-to-eat food packets to the flood-affected children in the state.
To aid distressed Children stuck in this massive calamity, I have arranged 100 MT of Ready-To-Eat Food. Have also assured the State Govt. for more supplies.
— Maneka Gandhi (@Manekagandhibjp) August 17, 2018
Praying for well-being and safety of Children.
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Kerala plunged deeper into misery on Friday with hospitals facing shortage of oxygen and fuel stations running dry.
(With PTI inputs)
