Lucknow: The further phase of the free distribution of rations for more than 15 crore families in the state will be launched by the Head of the Yogi Adityanath Minister on Sunday.
The scheme, where each family will get around 10 kg of foodgrain, oil under two separate schemes, will continue until Holi 2022.
A government spokesman said that the distribution of rations will take place through a network of 80,000 stores of reasonable prices throughout the state.
“This will be one of the largest food distribution schemes in the country and aimed at reducing economically marginalized people who cannot regulate the ration and food because of Covid-19.
For the first time, along with wheat and rice, ration card holders in the country The section will receive a liter of processed oil, and one kilo of salt and pulse, “said a government spokesman.
The free ration distribution scheme began during the first Covid-19 locking in 2020.
CM has provided direction that MPs, MLA, members of various other local public boards and representatives must be present during the Ransum distribution drive.
He also reportedly directed officials to make “complicated arrangements” for the distribution of rations.
“The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, which began during a pandemic, will end in November.
Under this scheme, free rations are given to all ration card holders.
However, a need to expand this facility and on November 3, CM announces that The free ration distribution will take place until hoti.
The center also extends PMGKAY until March 202, “said the spokesman.
Up: 15CR Family to get a free ration to Holi
