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    Question

    Consider the following statement about Pradhan Mantri

    Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) I. It is a part of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) to help the poor fight the battle against Covid-19. II. Nodal Ministry is the Ministry of Finance. III. The scheme aimed at providing each person who is covered under the National Food Security Act 2013. Which of the following/s statement/s is/are correct?
    A I only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D I & II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E I, II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • Under National Food Security Act (NFSA), under which more than 800 million people are provided with highly subsidised food grains. • As per the section 10 of NFSA, respective state government and Union Territories have the responsibility of identification and selection of beneficiaries. • States currently follow inclusions criteria, which broadly covers residential vulnerability, age, disabilities, gender, caste, income and occupational vulnerability. • The vulnerable households criteria is followed by only 9 states/UTs while the gender based vulnerability is followed by 28 states/UTs. • Under section 38 of NFSA states that the centre to provide guidelines to states from time to time for ensuring effective implementation of food security legislation.

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