PMKAY Scheme: Various welfare schemes are being implemented by the Central Government and State Governments to benefit the poor. During the COVID-19 period, people were forced to stay at home. During this time, there was silence in the streets and markets. After this, the poor people were not facing many problems with food and drink. For this, the Garib Kalyan Yojana was started through the Central and State Governments. This scheme is still being operated.
Let us tell you that the government has extended this scheme till the year 2029. Under this scheme, benefits are being provided to eligible ration card holders. In this, every member gets 5 kg of wheat or rice. At present, more than 81 crore people are getting the benefit of this scheme. This scheme is being run at all the ration shops in the country.
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How to avail the benefits of the PM Garib Kalyan Yojana
For information, let us tell you that under this scheme, the beneficiaries get free rations with the help of a ration card. For this, only a ration card is required. Some states have fixed extra eligibility. Under this scheme, free ration is given to economically weaker people.
What documents are required
Let us tell you that for free ration, there should be a ration card of the AAY or PHH category. It should be linked with Aadhaar. If you want to take advantage of this scheme of the government, then first check the status of your ration card. If you do not have a ration card, then you can immediately contact the Food and Civil Supplies Department of your state. For more information, you can contact the official website dfpd.gov.in.
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Increase in the number of beneficiaries
If media reports are to be believed, about 80 crore people were getting the benefit of this scheme at the time of Corona. At present, the number of beneficiaries has increased to 81 crores. Overall, it means that since this scheme was started, the number has increased by about 1 crore. Now also people are also getting the benefit of this scheme.