Modi extends free ration scheme till March next year

The Union Cabinet has approved the extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana  till March next year, sources told India TV. Last year, the government had announced PM-GKAY for all beneficiaries covered by the National Food Security Act (NFSA) in the wake of economic disruptions caused by the Covid-19 outbreak.

The scheme was slated to end on November 30. Under this scheme, the government provides 5 kg of food grains free of cost to around 80 crore NFSA beneficiaries.