Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on June 30, 2020 addressed the nation and announced the extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana till the end of November 2020.
PMGKAY scheme is extended from July till the end of November 2020. During this five-month period, more than 80 crore people will be provided 5 kg free wheat/rice per month along with 1 kg free whole chana to each family per month.
The government will spend more than Rs 90,000 crore towards the extension of the scheme.
Under the PMGKAY, for the April-June period, a total of 116.34 LMT food grains has been lifted by various States & UTs.
The Government of India is bearing 100% financial burden of approximately Rs. 46,000 crores under this scheme.
