Guwahati: Chairman of Minister Himanta Buswa Sarma officially inaugurated ‘Anna Mahotsav’, where he shared a free ration under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKY) in a program held at Nalbari where 5 kg of additional food grains will be given For almost 59 Lakh beneficiaries that hold the NFSA card.
Given the Covid-19 pandemic, PM Narendra Modi initiated Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana from April to June 2020 during the first phase of Pandemi.
After the success of the first phase, the second phase began from July to November, 2020.
The third phase was announced during the second wave of pandemic where each ration card holder under the National Food Security Law will receive 5 kg of food grains.
April-November 2021.
After the inauguration in Nalbari, store prices are reasonable in all states in food, civil equipment and consumer affairs will observe programs from 12 to 20 October to ensure food security for beneficiaries as imagined by the government.
Speaking in a program held at Gurdon Government Ground High School, CM said through ‘Anna Mohatsav’, this effort has been taken to produce awareness about PMGKY so that the targeted beneficiaries can be brought under the scheme in the state.
Sarma said for the development of Nalbari Regency, the government has decided to build an integrated deputy office in the new location at 22 Bighas of Land involving the financial expenditure of Rs 50 Crore, a sophisticated district stadium with an RS 50 Crore expenditure and the government will build a network of waterways well-appointed with the estimated project cost of Rs 120 Crore.