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Which of the following schemes is a food security scheme, launched by the Union Government as a part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Package?
A)
PM – GSY
B)
PM – FBY
C)
PM – GKAY
D)
PM – JJBY

Correct Answer : Option (C) - PM – GKAY


The Government of India launched the food security scheme named Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) as a part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat package, which aims to provide free food grains to poor and migrants.
Recently, the Prime Minister has announced that the scheme would be extended till Diwali 2021 (i.e) till November 2021. This means that more than 80 crore people would continue to avail the benefits under this scheme.

Published On : July 17, 2021
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