During the ongoing crisis owing to Covid-19 Pandemic, one of the most important initiatives of Government of India is the announcement of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana providing free food grains to the affected population.
Under the scheme, for Rajasthan State about 6.69 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) foodgrains are being distributed to the vulnerable sections of society across the country affected by the pandemic. Government of India has ensured that all priority households (PHH) under NFSA gets double their usual allocation during three months of April, May and June 2020 along with each Antyodaya Anna Yojana beneficiary getting an extra 5 Kg/month than their normal quota of 35 Kg per card per month.
There has been enthusiastic response from the State Governments against this scheme and a quantity of 4.81 LMT has already been lifted upto 06.05.20.