The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, the world’s largest food security scheme, aims to provide enough food for the poor and needy during the covid crisis.
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, the world’s largest food security scheme, aims to provide enough food for the poor and needy during the coronavirus crisis. It was announced as part of the first COVID-19 pandemic relief package.
PMGKAY Update: The Government has allocated 1,118 lakh tonnes of foodgrains to states and union territories for free distribution under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) so far, with a food subsidy outlay of around 3.91 lakh crore, according to a statement from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution.
