PMGKAY: When there is no material to light the stove at home and there is nothing in the plate, then the help of the government seems no less than an angel. One such initiative is the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), which has brought smiles on the faces of crores of families by eradicating their hunger. This scheme is not just a government scheme, but a hope for every person who lives in the worry of livelihood.
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What is Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
PMGKAY is a major food security scheme run by the Government of India, which aims to provide nutrition and relief to the poor and vulnerable sections of the country, whose income is not enough to buy a full meal every day. Under this scheme, every beneficiary is given 5 kg of free grain (wheat or rice) every month and 1 kg of pulses to the family. More than 80 crore people across the country are getting the benefit of this.
Expansion of the scheme and government’s commitment
The government has extended this scheme from 1 January 2024 for 5 years. The objective behind this is to eliminate hunger, strengthen social justice and provide relief to the economically weaker sections. The government has set a budget of Rs 11.80 lakh crore for this initiative, which makes it one of the largest food security schemes in the world.
The scheme has become a boon for migrant laborers
The biggest strength of PMGKAY is its One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) system. Under this system, any beneficiary can take his share of ration from any corner of India, whether he is in his state or working somewhere else. This has come as a big relief especially for migrant laborers, who can now avail the benefits of ration even while living away from their families.
How much does a family save
Under this scheme, if there are 5 members in a family, they get about 25 kg of grains and 1 kg of pulses free in a month. This gives them a direct saving of about ₹ 1000 to ₹ 1300 compared to buying from the market. They can now use this money for their other needs such as children’s education, medicines or small business.[Related-Posts]
Government’s strong step against hunger
PMGKAY is not only an economic assistance scheme, but it is also a strong social initiative against hunger. When every person is getting enough food, then he moves towards becoming self-reliant. Through this, not only hunger is decreasing, but people’s trust in the government has also deepened.
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana is a new ray of hope for the poor people of India. It not only fills the stomach, but also gives self-respect and the foundation of the future. This sensitive initiative of the government has shown that when public sentiment is added to the policy, change is sure to happen.
Disclaimer: This article is based on various public sources. The information of the scheme may change from time to time. For accurate information, please contact the official government website https://nfsa.gov.in or the nearest ration office
