• For Your Information-The PMGKAY was introduced in 2020 during the pandemic to provide 5 kg free food grains to eligible ration card holders under the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA).

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-key-30th-november-2023-five-eyes-alliance-pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana-and-united-national-liberation-front-9049136/

It, however, will not be smooth sailing as the Centre has opposed the project’s implementation, saying grains provided to states under the National Food Security Act can’t be delivered by any mechanism other than that prescribed.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/yoga-classes-doorstep-ration-projects-in-limbo-to-see-renewed-push-8604832/

PMGKAY was introduced in 2020 as a pandemic relief measure, under which 5 kg of free foodgrains per beneficiary per month was provided in addition to the 5 kg of subsidised foodgrain under the National Food Security Act (NFSA).

Source: https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/distribution-of-5-kg-foodgrain-to-poor-under-pmgkay-extended-for-5-years-anurag-thakur/

• What is National Food Security Act 2013?

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-key-28-july-2023-stapled-visas-no-confidence-motion-and-forest-conservation-amendment-bill-2023-8865483/