States seek extension of free food grains scheme

Published: June 18, 2020

The states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab and Tamil Nadu have requested the food ministry to extend the scheme that provides free grains to 80 million people from April to June this year. Under this scheme the beneficiaries would get 5kg of wheat or rice each month. This scheme also provides 1kg of pulses for each household under National Food Security Act (NFSA).

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Current Affairs [National & States] • States Current Affairs

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

Topics: Coronavirus • Food and Public Distribution • Food security • Ministry of Consumer Affairs