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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
PM Modi extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana till which month to support migrants and poor labourers?
A
August 2020
B
September 2020
C
November 2020
D
December 2020
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Centre extends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) for another three months (October 2022-December 2022) | Prime Minister of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The scheme under which free ration is provided to the poor in India has been extended beyond September 30, 2022. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the extension of Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) by three months.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was initially announced for a three-month period (April, May and June 2020), covering 80 crore ration cardholders. Later it was extended till September 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -What is the last date of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana 2022 which is considered by the central government? Ans. The last date of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana 2022 which is considered by the central government is 30 September 2022.

Detailed explanation-5: -PMGKAY was started in April 2020 to help the poor whose livelihoods were shuttered by a nationwide lockdown aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus. Under the scheme, 5 kg of wheat and rice is provided free of cost to 80 crore poor per month.

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