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Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana
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Pradhan Mantri Antodaya Ann Yojana
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Pradhan Mantri Ann Raksha Yojana
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Pradhan Mantri Vikas Yojana
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Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Q. What is the new name of the new Integrated Food Security Scheme? Notes: The Centre has named the new Integrated Food Security Scheme as Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana, PMGKAY.
Detailed explanation-2: -This is the worlds’ largest food security scheme launched by the Government of India to combat COVID-induced economic disruptions. The scheme aims to ensure food safety (of the poor) by providing food items including 5 kg rice/wheat per individual and 1 kg gram per family every month for free.
Detailed explanation-3: -PMGKAY provides 5 kg of rice or wheat (according to regional dietary preferences) per person and 1 kg of dal to each family holding a ration card. The scale of this welfare scheme makes it the largest food security program in the world. The Union Budget 2022-23 allocated a sum of Rs.
Detailed explanation-4: -The PM Garib Kalyan Yojana was launched in 2016 by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi along with other provisions of the Taxation Laws. It came into effect on 17th December 2016 under the Ministry of Finance.