Uttar Pradesh govt extends PM-GKAY free ration scheme till Holi

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh government has decided to extend the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) till Holi next year. State Government will also add other household items to make the scheme more beneficial for the people.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath yesterday announced the extension of PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) during the 'Deepotsav' celebrations in Ayodhya. He said that under this scheme the government will not only provide rice and



wheat but we'll also give pulses, salt and edible oil.

The free ration scheme is a food security and welfare programme that was envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide assistance and help mitigate the economic impact of Covid-19.

Under PM-GKAY, 5 Kg per person additional food grain is given to all beneficiaries covered under National Food Security Act.