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Consider the following about Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY):

I. Central government extended the PM-GKAY until December 2022.

II. It is a part of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) to help the poor fight the battle against Covid-19.

III. The scheme aimed at providing each person who is covered under the National Food Security Act 2013.

Which of the above statement 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 and II only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E I, II and III only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

The Central government announced an extension of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) for another three months until December 2022. PMGKAY is a part of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP) to help the poor fight the battle against Covid-19. The scheme aimed at providing each person who is covered under the National Food Security Act 2013 with an additional 5 kg grains (wheat or rice) for free, in addition to the 5 kg of subsidised foodgrain already provided through the Public Distribution System (PDS).

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