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Will the Free Foodgrain Scheme Stop?

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Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, in March 2020, it was announced that 5 kg of free rice or wheat and 1 kg of preferrrd pulses will be given to the poor every month.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, in March 2020, it was announced that 5 kg of free rice or wheat and 1 kg of preferrrd pulses will be given to the poor every month. According to the government, 80 crore poor people were taking advantage of this scheme. During the Covid era, when the welfare policies of the government had been exposed, due to this scheme, the poor were getting some relief. The duration of this scheme was extended several times. The scheme is due to end in September 2022. Now the government has to decide whether it cares for the hunger of 80 crore people or not?

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