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Image Courtesy: ReutersAn official informed the media that the sum of Rs 108 crore has been allocated to provide Rs 1500 each as one-time relief amid coronavirus-induced restrictions to 7.20 lakh autorickshaw drivers in Maharashtra. Krishna YadavKrishna Yadav an auto driver from Mumbai's Kandivali area said “Government always announces such schemes but they remain in their books. Though they know the step has been initiated due to a medical emergency it is hard to make ends meet they say. Gopal YadavGopal Yadav an autorickshaw driver from Kalina Mumbai said “I have not used my autorickshaw since the day the second lockdown was announced. So far no autorickshaw drivers have received any aid or financial help from the state government the news is hitting headlines but the ground reality is completely different..