PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana has been extended by central government for the next 5 years. Government of India would not allow anybody, especially any poor family, to suffer on account of non-availability of foodgrains. 80 crore individuals, i.e, roughly two-thirds of India’s population would be covered under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana 9th Phase. Each one of them would be provided with 5 Kg ration. This additionality would be free of cost. Read this article till the end to know PMGKAY scheme complete details.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led Union govt. has extended the timeline for PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana implementation. Around 80 crore people will get free ration till 1 January 2029. To implement extended PMGKAY scheme, govt. will spend Rs. 11.80 lakh crore in next 5 years. This means that each year Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana would cost Rs. 2.36 lakh crore every year to the central govt’s exchequer.
The hon’ble PM Narendra Modi firstly launched PMGKAY scheme in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. This scheme was meant to provide 5 kg foodgrains to each family to sustain their livelihood who were unable to work during lockdown. It was initially a part of the 20 lakh crore PM Garib Kalyan Package. Seeing it’s impact on the people life, the central govt. is continuing PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. This is the 9th extension approved by the central government, let’s now check the phase wise PMGKAY details.
9 Phases of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana
PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana is a specifically designed scheme to provide free ration to people belonging to weaker economic backgrounds. It was firstly started to mitigate the problems of food faced by labourers, migrant workers, BPL families during coronavirus lockdown. Now to ensure that no one sleeps hungry, PM Modi led central government has started Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. Here is the list of 9 phases in which govt. has extended timeline for PMGKAY implementation.
Phases
Timeline (Entitlement)
1st Phase
April 2020 to June 2020 (5 Kg Rice or Wheat and 1 Kg Chana Free)
2nd Phase
July 2020 से November 2020 (5 Kg Rice or Wheat and 1 Kg Chana Free)
3rd Phase
May 2021 से June 2021 (Free 5 Kg Rice or Wheat)
4th Phase
July 2021 से November 2021 (Free 5 Kg Rice or Wheat)
5th Phase
December 2021 से March 2022 (Free 5 Kg Rice or Wheat)
6th Phase
March 2022 से September 2022 (Free 5 Kg Rice or Wheat)
7th Phase
October 2022 से December 2022 (Free 5 Kg Rice or Wheat)
8th Phase
December 2022 से December 2023 (Free 5 Kg Rice or Wheat)
9th Phase
January 2024 से January 2029 (Free 5 Kg Rice or Wheat)
Who will Get Free of Cost Ration?
Farmers
Jan Dhan Account holders
Women belonging to poor families
Labourers working under MGNREGA Scheme
Women working in Self Help Groups
Old age people
Widow and destitute women
Physically handicapped persons
BPL Card holders
Migrant workers
Antyodaya Anna Yojana and PHH beneficiaries
Free Ration Scheme Grievance Redressal
In case you are facing any difficulty in get free of cost ration under PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, then you can contact the authorities through NFSA helpline numbers. Check toll free complaint numbers through the link – State Wise Ration Card Helpline Numbers.
PM Modi on PMGKAY Scheme Extension
While addressing a public gathering, PM said “मैंने निश्चय कर लिया है कि देश के 80 करोड़ गरीबों को मुफ्त राशन देने वाली योजना को भाजपा सरकार अब अगले 5 साल के लिए और बढ़ाएगी। आपका प्यार और आशीर्वाद मुझे हमेशा पवित्र निर्णय करने की ताकत देता है।” Under PMGKAY, each eligible person is entitled to get 5 Kg free of cost ration. Now people will get five kilogram free rice or wheat till 1 January 2029.
For more details on PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, visit the official website https://nfsa.gov.in/
