The government introduced Druk Gyalpo’s Relief Kidu which provides immediate financial support for people who have been laid off or placed on reduced salaries, or their livelihood is impacted.
Eligibility based on application: individuals who have been laid off, placed on unpaid leave or on reduced pay from businesses as well as self-employed individuals who have lost their earnings either partially or completely.

The Relief Kidu benefit amount is at Nu. 12,000 (~USD160) per person per month for recipients of the full amount of the Kidu and Nu. 8,000 (~USD 106) per month for recipients of the partial amount of the Kidu. Additional support of Nu. 800 (~USD 10.5) per child per month is granted to eligible beneficiaries with children.

By May 25th, the Druk Gyalpo's Relief Kidu has granted Nu. 150 million (USD 1.95 million) as the first disbursement of the Relief Kidu to 13,006 people.