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Extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana expected for 5 years

Content Editor: Dr Urmimala Maiti

November 20, 2023 at 12:30:00 PM

Nutrition, Food Security

Content Editor: Dr Urmimala Maiti

  • The PMGKAY (Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana) started in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and has been extended six times since then. 

  • The Antyodaya Anna Yojana and Priority Householders beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act are covered under the scheme. 

  • It provides 5kg of foodgrains free of cost over and above the 5kg foodgrains entitled to them under NFSA at a subsidized rate of Rs 3/kg rice and Rs 2/kg wheat. 

  • The cabinet has agreed upon the extension of the scheme for the year 2023 at around ₹2 lakh crore. 

  • The prime minister promised to continue the PMGKAY for five more years at a rally in Chhattisgarh.

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