In pursuance of the Budget Release Order issued in the reference 2nd read above, Government hereby accord administrative sanction for an amount of Rs.8,49,35,000/- (Rupees Eight crore forty nine lakh thirty five thousand only) from the BE Provision 2020-21 towards meeting the expenditure of Food Security Allowances during Summer Vacation as one time measure due to COVID-19 budget of Recurring Central Assistance under Mid Day Meal Programme under the following head of account: