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    Question

    Who among the following is/are the prime beneficiary of

    Annapurna Scheme?
    A Destitute Women Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Senior Citizen Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C SCs & STs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D EWS Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Beggars Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    This Scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development. Indigent senior citizens of 65 years of age or above, who are not getting pension under the National Old Age Pension Scheme (NOAPS), are provided 10 kg. of foodgrains per person per month free-of-cost under it. Foodgrains are provided by the Department of Food and Public Distribution under the scheme at BPL prices.

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