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Union Cabinet approves extension of free grain scheme till November

The scheme was initially rolled out for three months till June to ensure no poor goes hungry during the Covid-19 crisis

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About 20.3 million tonnes of foodgrains and 970,000 tonne of chana will be given for free in the next five months

Press Trust of India New Delhi
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved a proposal to extend distribution of free foodgrains and pulses under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) to 81 crore PDS beneficiaries for five months till November.

The scheme was initially rolled out for three months till June to ensure no poor goes hungry during the Covid-19 crisis. Under the scheme, five kg of wheat or rice and one kg of pulses per month are being provided free of cost.

"The Prime Minister had announced that this scheme will be extended and the same has been approved by the Cabinet today," Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash

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