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PMGKAY programme

Printing PM's image on PMGKAY bags 'brazen misuse' of public money, says Sitaram Yechury

According to a report, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) issued a circular directing its regional offices to issue tenders for woven laminated bags with an image of Modi for the distribution of foodgrains under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY).

21 February 2024, 16:52 IST

Printing PM's image on PMGKAY bags 'brazen misuse' of public money, says Sitaram Yechury

Printing PM's image on PMGKAY bags 'brazen misuse' of public money, says Sitaram Yechury

Printing PM's image on PMGKAY bags 'brazen misuse' of public money, says Sitaram Yechury

21 February 2024, 16:52 IST

Free grain distribution to 81.35 cr poor under PMGKAY scheme extended for 5 years, says I&B minister Thakur

The decision was approved by the Cabinet meeting chaired by PM Narendra Modi. The extension is seen as an important move by the government to woo voters in the ongoing Assembly elections and Lok Sabha polls next year.

29 November 2023, 07:55 IST

Free grain distribution to 81.35 cr poor under PMGKAY scheme extended for 5 years, says I&B minister Thakur

Free grain distribution to 81.35 cr poor under PMGKAY scheme extended for 5 years, says I&B minister Thakur

Free grain distribution to 81.35 cr poor under PMGKAY scheme extended for 5 years, says I&B minister Thakur

29 November 2023, 07:55 IST

Free grains, election promises, market distortions

After extending PMGKAY, several times in four phases, the government decided to discontinue the additional component, and now gives only the component guaranteed by the NFSA law.

13 November 2023, 21:00 IST

Free grains, election promises, market distortions

Free grains, election promises, market distortions

Free grains, election promises, market distortions

13 November 2023, 21:00 IST

Admission of failure to reduce poverty, hunger

The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana is now being used as an election-time ‘gift’ to voters.

08 November 2023, 01:14 IST

Admission of failure to reduce poverty, hunger

Admission of failure to reduce poverty, hunger

Admission of failure to reduce poverty, hunger

08 November 2023, 01:14 IST

Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy meets Amit Shah in Delhi

On March 17, Reddy had met with Prime Minster Narendra Modi and Amit Shah

30 March 2023, 09:00 IST

Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy meets Amit Shah in Delhi, takes up pending demands

Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy meets Amit Shah in Delhi, takes up pending demands

Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy meets Amit Shah in Delhi

30 March 2023, 09:00 IST

Is free food welfare or a freebie?

During FY 2021–22, the economy rebounded, with the GDP registering a growth of 8.9%

07 February 2023, 06:42 IST

Is free food welfare or a freebie?

Is free food welfare or a freebie?

Is free food welfare or a freebie?

07 February 2023, 06:42 IST

Free foodgrains distribution under PMGKAY: Centre

Under the NFSA, the entitlement of foodgrains per person per month is 5 kg for the priority households category

11 January 2023, 17:21 IST

Free foodgrains distribution under PMGKAY: Centre

Free foodgrains distribution under PMGKAY: Centre

Free foodgrains distribution under PMGKAY: Centre

11 January 2023, 17:21 IST

Free food scheme reduced income inequality: Report

The SBI study analyzed the impact of share of Rice procurement (since Rice is still the staple food for most of the people in India)

09 January 2023, 09:32 IST

Free food distribution scheme moderated income inequality in many states: Report

Free food distribution scheme moderated income inequality in many states: Report

Free food scheme reduced income inequality: Report

09 January 2023, 09:32 IST

Analysing govt's 'masterstroke' to cut food allocation

This is no 'merger' of two foodgrain schemes but rescinding one scheme altogether

02 January 2023, 06:55 IST

Analysing a 'masterstroke': Modi govt cuts food allocation for the poor

Analysing a 'masterstroke': Modi govt cuts food allocation for the poor

Analysing govt's 'masterstroke' to cut food allocation

02 January 2023, 06:55 IST

Free food scheme raises questions

The PDS is a 60-year-old system meant predominantly for the poor. It sells food at subsidised prices

27 December 2022, 00:38 IST

Free food scheme raises questions

Free food scheme raises questions

Free food scheme raises questions

27 December 2022, 00:38 IST