Govt extends Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana by another three months

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme for another three months from October to December this year.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur informed that 44 thousand 762 crore rupees would be spent over the next three months. He said, the Government has spent approximately three lakh 45 thousand crore rupees so far under the scheme.

The Union Cabinet has also approved a four percent increase in the Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief. Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting in New Delhi, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said, this will benefit Central government employees and pensioners.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that Cabinet decision to extend the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana will benefit crores of people across India and ensure support during this festive season.

In a tweet, Mr Modi said, India's infrastructure has to be



futuristic and Cabinet decision on redevelopment of New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus reflects this vision of the Government. He said, these stations will be modernised and further Ease of Living.

The Government has approved the Indian Railways’ proposal for the redevelopment of three major railway stations. These are New Delhi railway station, Ahemdabad and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus, Mumbai. The project involves an investment of approximately ten thousand crore rupees.

Briefing reporters about the Cabinet decisions in New Delhi, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, the redevelopment work of three railway stations will be completed in two to three years.

Mr Vaishnaw said, it will result in the creation of 35,744 new jobs. He said, it will improve the daily experience of more than two million travellers and also help the local economy through investment.