Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)
- Recently, Prime Minister announced the extension of the free food grain scheme- Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for 5 years.
- During Covid-19, the government introduced the PMGKAY in 2020 to provide 5 kg of free food grains to every ration cardholder.
- This is in addition to the subsidized ration provided under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) to families covered under the Public Distribution System (PDS).
- Families belonging to Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) and Priority Households (PHH) categories will be eligible for the scheme.
- PHH are to be identified by State Governments/Union Territory Administrations as per criteria evolved ....
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