The government of Ulanmulun town, administered by Ejin Horoo Banner, Ordos in Inner Mongolia autonomous region, and assisted by Ordos Shengyuan Ulanmulun Industrial Co Ltd, on Nov 6 began offering free coal to local low-income residents to help them through the winter.

Low-income residents from 66 national and municipal families, one nursing home and two rural communities in Ulanmulun could receive a total of 600 tons of coal with a value of over 400,000 yuan ($60,349).

The government of Ulanmulun town in Ordos, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, offers free coal to local low-income residents to help them through the winter. [Photo/ nmgnews.com.cn]

Low-income residents of Ulanmulun in Ordos sign receipts for coal provided by the local government. [Photo/nmgnews.com.cn]