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The extension of the free grain scheme will not have any major financial impact for the next two years. Government sources have given this information. Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing an election rally in Durg (Chhattisgarh) last week said that his government’s free ration scheme – Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) has been extended for the next five years. About 80 crore people will benefit from this advertisement.
Relief to 80 crore people
The Free Grain Scheme was launched to provide free ration to around 80 crore people during the Covid pandemic. Since then the scheme has been ongoing. Government sources said on Monday that there will be no major financial impact due to the extension of the free grain scheme during the financial years 2023-24 and 2024-25.
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