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42 crore
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82 crore
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22 crore
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62 crore
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Detailed explanation-1: -As on 30 November 2022, the total beneficiaries were just over 80 crores. When PMGKAY was initially announced, it was targeted to extend the benefits to 80 crore individuals.
Detailed explanation-2: -However, the difference between the two schemes is that about 81 crore NFSA beneficiaries were entitled to get free of cost 5 kg foodgrain per person in a month over and above their monthly entitlements.
Detailed explanation-3: -The total sanctioned outlay for food subsidy and central assistance for all phases I-VII is approximately Rs 3.91 lakh crore, he added. In 2020-21 fiscal, Rs 1, 13, 185 crore was allocated to implement the PMGKAY, while Rs 1, 47, 212 crore was allocated in 2021-22 and Rs 1, 30, 600 crore in the 2022-23 fiscal.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana was launched from April, 2020, which is also operating at present. Under this, 05 kg food grains are provided per unit to Antyodaya/eligible household beneficiaries. The said scheme will continue till September 2022.