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PMGKAY extension: A landmark move towards sustained food security

Content Editor: Dr Sumana Mukhopadhyay

January 10, 2024 at 1:30:00 PM

Food Security, Nutrition, Social welfare

Content Editor: Dr Sumana Mukhopadhyay

  • The Indian Cabinet has approved an extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY).

  • The scheme will provide free food grains to 81.35 crore beneficiaries for five years from January 1, 2024.

  • This initiative positions PMGKAY among the world's largest social welfare initiatives, costing approximately Rs. 11.80 lakh crore over five years as food subsidy.

  • The scheme aims at enhancing food security and provides the following free of cost:

  1. Rice 

  2. Wheat

  3. Coarse grains

  • The scheme ensures uniform distribution through over 5 lakh Fair Price Shops with a common logo.

  • The One Nation One Ration Card initiative simplifies access for recipients across the country, fostering the transferability of privileges within and between states.

  • This extension reflects the enduring commitment to addressing national food and nutrition security and mitigating financial hardships for the vulnerable.

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