Correct Answer : Narendra Modi
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) for another four months. The Phase V of the PMGKAY scheme will be operational from December 2021 till March 2022. Under the scheme, all the beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) receives food grains @ 5 kg per person per month.
About the schemes :
* The estimated additional food subsidy for Phase V of the scheme is of Rs. 53344.52 Crore
* The total food-grains outgo for PMGKAY Phase V will be about 163 LMT.
