The government believes that the country is in a comfortable position to meet its requirements of food grains under the free food programme Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes and for other market interventions.
The food corporation of India and state procuring agencies are likely to procure over 27 MT this rabi season. Government sources told ANI that 27 MT will be enough to meet the requirements of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana and needed buffer stocks. Procurement of wheat will conti
Reiterating the government's commitment to enhance the tourism sector in the state, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday emphasized the need to steer clear of politics in development efforts.
Sharing state-wise data of PMGKAY, Minister of State for Rural Development and Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti said a total of 8,049.94 lakh people are getting benefits of PMGKAY as of January 31, 2024.
BJP national president JP Nadda on Saturday said the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana has extended the promised benefits to 80 crore people across the country, adding that 2.60 crore people were drawing the benefits of this scheme in Andhra Pradesh.
The ruling Biju Janta Dal on Friday demanded to restart of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) in the interests of the household food security of the poor and the farmers.
The government of India has sufficient food grain stocks under the central pool to meet the requirement under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and its other welfare schemes as well as for additional allocation of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY), an official statement sa
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): The government on Wednesday extended Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) for three more months so that poor and vulnerable sections are supported for the major festivals including Navratri, Dussehra, Milad-un-nabi, Deepawali, Chhath pooja
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Union Cabinet's decision to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) will benefit crores of people across India and ensure support during this festive season.
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): The central government has decided to restore rice procurement operations in the central pool in the state of Telangana, Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution told reporters.
New Delhi [India], July 20 (ANI): Union Food Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday hit out at the ruling TRS in Telangana terming its government as "failed" which has "taken away the rights of the poor" and said it did not distribute additional 5 kg ration under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan