POLITICSTHE HINDU NATIONAL
No job losses under smart kitchens initiative, asserts HRD Minister Lokesh
HRD Minister Lokesh asserts that the smart kitchens initiative has not resulted in job losses and has instead created more jobs while retaining existing workers. He also denied allegations of pending honorariums for cooks-cum-helpers, stating all payments were made up to April 2026.
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