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Congress Government's Free Rice Scheme Sets Off A Political Slugfest In Karnataka

According to reports, the Anna Bhagya scheme, one of the five major guarantees assured by the Congress, will take some time to take off.

Jun 18, 2023, 10:19 AM IST

BIG Cabinet Decision: Now THESE beneficiaries will get free ration for one year; Check details here

Free food grains would be given till December 2023. The move will entail a burden of Rs 2 lakh crore, which would be completely borne by the government.

Jan 11, 2023, 16:27 PM IST

BJP gives free ration only when it needs votes: SP chief Akhilesh Yadav takes dig at saffron party

Attacking the saffron party over its promise of giving jobs to the youth, the SP chief said BJP leaders made youths see big dreams before the elections but now the youths were going astray and were not getting jobs.

Dec 12, 2022, 19:26 PM IST

UP govt’s new rule for ration card: Ineligible beneficiaries asked to surrender documents? Here is the truth

A UP government tweet has said that no new order has been issued in the state regarding surrender and cancellation of ration cards. 

May 24, 2022, 10:49 AM IST

Govt issues new rule for ration card: Ineligible beneficiaries asked to surrender documents, check eligibility

The government is tightening its noose on ineligible beneficiaries, who will have to face strict action if they don't surrender their ration cards. 

May 22, 2022, 12:16 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh govt provides free ration to over 82% of beneficiaries in December

The Uttar Pradesh government is running its next phase of the ‘biggest campaign’ of free ration distribution, other than the PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) under which along with wheat and rice, the ration card holders in Uttar Pradesh are receiving a litre of refined oil, and a kilo each of salt and pulses, free.

Dec 21, 2021, 23:07 PM IST

PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana extended till March 2022- Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Thakur informed after the cabinet meeting that the term of PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana has been extended till March 2022. Now everyone will continue to get free ration till March next year.

Nov 24, 2021, 17:00 PM IST

Delhi government extends free ration scheme for next six months

Arvind Kejriwal has announced that the Delhi government has extended its free ration scheme for the next six months. 

Nov 06, 2021, 18:59 PM IST

Free ration reduces distress of poor and gives them confidence: PM Narendra Modi

Addressing the beneficiaries of the scheme through video conferencing, PM Modi said that free ration has been made available to more than 80 crore people during the COVID-19 pandemic with an expenditure of over Rs 2 lakh crore.

Aug 03, 2021, 18:27 PM IST

Here’s how people can avail free ration under government’s Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme

The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme was reintroduced for May-June 2021 to deal with the impact of the second wave of the pandemic. The estimated cost to the exchequer for these two months is Rs 25,332.92 crore, which will now increase significantly.

Jun 08, 2021, 16:23 PM IST

Badi Bahas: Centre Vs Kejriwal Government on Ration

The Central government scrapped Delhi government’s flagship ration delivery scheme saying that the Kejriwal government did not seek approval. In this segment of Badi Bahas, we will discuss - Why is Center and Kejriwal Government fighting on ration?

Jun 06, 2021, 11:18 AM IST

COVID-19: Kejriwal government announces to give free ration

In view of the Corona crisis, the Kejriwal government has taken a big decision. The free ration will be given to the people holding ration card in Delhi.

May 04, 2021, 17:36 PM IST