The word PMGKAY may sound confused if we don’t know the full meaning of it. But after listening to the name itself the desi people will know what is that and what’s that mean at least to 20%. To know 100% let’s dig a bit deep into it.
PMGKAY stands for Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, is a part of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package, to help the poor fight the battle against COVID-19.
Its nodal Ministry is the Ministry of Finance.
This scheme was a temporary one and was announced for a period of 3 months i.e., (April, May and June 2020) to cover, 80 crore ration cardholders. Later it was extended till November 2020.
However, The scheme has been rolled out again for two months (May and June 2021) as the country’s healthcare infrastructure has reached its capacity and several states have taken steps like complete lockdown, night curfew to contain the spread of the disease.
- The PM Garib Kalyan Yojana has benefitted BPL families during the pandemic time of COVID-19 and helped them overcome their losses.
- Free food grains and LPG cylinders were provided to BPL families during the pandemic period.
- Free food grains and LPG cylinders were provided to BPL families during the pandemic period.
- An additional 25% of the undisclosed income is invested in the scheme which can be refunded after four years, without any interest.
The scheme aimed at providing each person who is covered under the National Food security act,2013 with an additional 5 kg grains (wheat or rice) for free, in addition to the 5 kg of subsidized food grain already provided through the Public distribution System.
| Name of the scheme | PMGKY |
| Full-Form | Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana |
| Date of launch | 17th December 2016 |
| Government Ministry | Ministry of Finance |
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