{"id":176305,"date":"2025-10-07T17:16:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=176305"},"modified":"2025-10-07T17:16:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T11:46:11","slug":"pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana\/","title":{"rendered":"Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, Features and Objectives"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana\/#Why_was_PMGKAY_Introduced\" >Why was PMGKAY Introduced?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana\/#Who_are_the_Beneficiaries_of_PMGKAY\" >Who are the Beneficiaries of PMGKAY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana\/#What_are_the_Key_Features_of_PMGKAY\" >What are the Key Features of PMGKAY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana\/#How_yhas_PMGKAY_Evolved_Over_Time\" >How yhas PMGKAY Evolved Over Time?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana\/#How_is_PMGKAY_Administered\" >How is PMGKAY Administered?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana\/#What_are_the_Objectives_of_PMGKAY\" >What are the Objectives of PMGKAY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana\/#What_are_the_Benefits_of_PMGKAY\" >What are the Benefits of PMGKAY?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana\/#What_Challenges_does_PMGKAY_Face\" >What Challenges does PMGKAY Face?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana\/#What_is_the_Relationship_between_PMGKAY_and_Other_Welfare_Schemes\" >What is the Relationship between PMGKAY and Other Welfare Schemes?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pradhan-mantri-garib-kalyan-anna-yojana\/#Questions_on_PMGKAY\" >Questions on PMGKAY<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The <strong>Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)<\/strong> is a flagship welfare initiative by the Government of India aimed at ensuring food security for the nation\u2019s poorest citizens. The scheme was launched in <strong>March 2020<\/strong> during the COVID-19 pandemic, PMGKAY was designed to provide immediate relief to economically vulnerable sections of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under this scheme, beneficiaries receive 5 kg of free food grains per person per month, in addition to the subsidized ration under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). The program ensures that households under financial stress or crises like the pandemic have access to essential food supplies, preventing hunger and malnutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-was-pmgkay-introduced\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_PMGKAY_Introduced\"><\/span>Why was PMGKAY Introduced?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The primary motivation for PMGKAY was to <strong>address food scarcity during economic and social crises<\/strong>. India, being home to a large population living below the poverty line, faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lockdowns disrupted income sources, especially for daily wage workers, migrant laborers, and rural households. By providing free food grains, the government sought to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure food security for vulnerable populations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alleviate economic hardships during crises.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevent the spread of malnutrition and health-related issues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support the broader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/atmanirbhar-bharat-abhiyan\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/a> initiative, promoting self-reliance and welfare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upcoming-government-exams\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Upcoming Govt Exams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-are-the-beneficiaries-of-pmgkay\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_are_the_Beneficiaries_of_PMGKAY\"><\/span>Who are the Beneficiaries of PMGKAY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme primarily targets the economically weaker sections of society, especially those covered under NFSA and the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eligible groups include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Families identified under <strong>Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)<\/strong> and <strong>Priority Households (PHH)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Households headed by widows, elderly (60+), terminally ill, or disabled persons<\/strong> with no assured means of subsistence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Primitive tribal households<\/strong> and marginalized communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Landless agricultural laborers, marginal farmers, rural artisans, and craftsmen<\/strong> like potters, weavers, blacksmiths, carpenters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Informal sector workers<\/strong>, including porters, rickshaw pullers, handcart pushers, fruit and flower sellers, ragpickers, and slum dwellers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Families of HIV-positive individuals under the BPL category.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>State governments and Union Territories identify PHH based on criteria set by the Central Government, ensuring that the <strong>most deserving households<\/strong> are included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check Out: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-government-schemes-nabard-grade-a\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complete List of Important Schemes for NABARD Grade A Exam<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-key-features-of-pmgkay\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Key_Features_of_PMGKAY\"><\/span>What are the Key Features of PMGKAY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PMGKAY has multiple dimensions to support vulnerable groups beyond just food distribution. Some key features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free food grains:<\/strong> 5 kg of rice or wheat per person per month, plus 1 kg of free chana per family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subsidized ration:<\/strong> Additional food grains provided under the Public Distribution System (PDS) at nominal rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fuel support:<\/strong> Free LPG cylinders for BPL households to improve access to cooking fuel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial relief:<\/strong> In 2020, the scheme included cash transfers and other financial assistance for daily wage earners and migrant laborers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health and insurance benefits:<\/strong> Frontline workers received insurance coverage of up to \u20b950 lakh to protect them during the pandemic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employment support:<\/strong> Through integration with schemes like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/mahatma-gandhi-national-rural-employment-guarantee-act-mgnrega\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MGNREGA<\/a><\/strong>, PMGKAY indirectly promoted rural employment and income generation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-yhas-pmgkay-evolved-over-time\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_yhas_PMGKAY_Evolved_Over_Time\"><\/span>How yhas PMGKAY Evolved Over Time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PMGKAY has undergone multiple phases since its inception in 2020. Each phase was designed to meet the changing requirements during the pandemic and post-pandemic periods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Phase<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Key Objective <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase I<\/td><td>April \u2013 June 2020<\/td><td>Initiated emergency food support during the initial lockdown<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase II<\/td><td>July \u2013 November 2020<\/td><td>Continued support to mitigate prolonged economic hardship<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase III<\/td><td>May \u2013 June 2021<\/td><td>Addressed food shortages during the second COVID-19 wave<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase IV<\/td><td>July \u2013 November 2021<\/td><td>Sustained food assistance and ration distribution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase V<\/td><td>December 2021 \u2013 March 2022<\/td><td>Continued sustained food assistance and ration distribution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phase VI<\/td><td>April \u2013 September 2022<\/td><td>Estimated additional subsidy of \u20b980,000 crore for food grains<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get ready to crack government job exams with leading educators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/courses\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll in Online Live Classes Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-pmgkay-administered\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_PMGKAY_Administered\"><\/span>How is PMGKAY Administered?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The scheme is managed by the Department of Food and Public Distribution under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution. Implementation occurs through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Public Distribution System (PDS):<\/strong> Ensures distribution of free and subsidized grains to eligible households.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>State and UT Governments:<\/strong> Identify beneficiaries and ensure last-mile delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) Scheme:<\/strong> Allows beneficiaries to access ration entitlements from any part of the country.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-objectives-of-pmgkay\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Objectives_of_PMGKAY\"><\/span>What are the Objectives of PMGKAY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While PMGKAY emerged as a pandemic-specific relief measure, its objectives align with broader social welfare goals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Food Security:<\/strong> Guarantee access to essential food grains for the poor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic Relief:<\/strong> Provide direct support to daily wage earners, migrant laborers, and low-income households.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Protection:<\/strong> Extend insurance and financial assistance to frontline workers and vulnerable families.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rural Development:<\/strong> Promote rural employment indirectly through allied schemes like MGNREGA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crisis Management:<\/strong> Build a robust framework for supporting citizens during unforeseen economic or social crises.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/government-schemes\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Government Schemes of India<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-pmgkay\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Benefits_of_PMGKAY\"><\/span>What are the Benefits of PMGKAY?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PMGKAY offers numerous advantages for both individuals and society:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Financial Inclusion:<\/strong> Provides direct support to the poor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Food Security:<\/strong> Ensures free food grains to prevent hunger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Social Security:<\/strong> Offers insurance and fuel support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rural Economy Boost:<\/strong> Supports income through employment programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health and Nutrition:<\/strong> Improves nutrition with grains, chana, and LPG.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Women Empowerment:<\/strong> Helps women participate in economic activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crisis Resilience:<\/strong> Provides quick relief during emergencies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-challenges-does-pmgkay-face\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Challenges_does_PMGKAY_Face\"><\/span>What Challenges does PMGKAY Face?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its success, PMGKAY encounters certain obstacles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Implementation Gaps:<\/strong> Delays and bureaucratic hurdles affect delivery.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incomplete Coverage:<\/strong> Some deserving households are left out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fund Allocation Issues:<\/strong> Mismanagement limits full program reach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Awareness Deficit:<\/strong> Beneficiaries may not know their entitlements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corruption and Leakages:<\/strong> Resources sometimes don\u2019t reach the intended people.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Digital Infrastructure Dependence:<\/strong> Poor connectivity affects monitoring and distribution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short-Term Relief Focus:<\/strong> Focuses on immediate relief, not long-term poverty solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solve Free Previous Year Papers Today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-relationship-between-pmgkay-and-other-welfare-schemes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Relationship_between_PMGKAY_and_Other_Welfare_Schemes\"><\/span>What is the Relationship between PMGKAY and Other Welfare Schemes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PMGKAY is part of the broader <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan<\/strong>, which encompasses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC):<\/strong> Ensures portability of PDS entitlements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MGNREGA:<\/strong> Provides employment support, complementing income and food security.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ayushman-bharat-scheme\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ayushman Bharat Scheme<\/a>:<\/strong> Health coverage for economically weaker sections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN):<\/strong> Financial support to farmers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full Name<\/td><td>Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Launch Date<\/td><td>March 2020 (COVID-19 Relief), original PMGKY in 2016<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ministry<\/td><td>Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food &amp; Public Distribution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objective<\/td><td>Food security, financial and social support for vulnerable populations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beneficiaries<\/td><td>BPL, AAY, PHH families, elderly, disabled, tribal, daily wage workers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Provision<\/td><td>5 kg free food grains per person\/month + 1 kg chana\/family\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Administration<\/td><td>PDS system, state governments, ONORC for portability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phases<\/td><td>I-VI (2020-2022) with planned extensions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Key Benefits<\/td><td>Food security, financial relief, health insurance, rural economy boost<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Challenges<\/td><td>Implementation gaps, leakages, awareness deficit, short-term focus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d 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cylinders<br>b) Cash transfer to poor families<br>c) 5 kg free food grains per person per month<br>d) Pension scheme<br>e) Health insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which Ministry is responsible for PMGKAY?<\/strong><br>a) Ministry of Finance<br>b) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food &amp; Public Distribution<br>c) Ministry of Health<br>d) Ministry of Rural Development<br>e) Ministry of Social Justice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which of the following is a key eligibility criterion for PMGKAY?<\/strong><br>a) All citizens of India<br>b) Families under Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)<br>c) Only urban poor<br>d) Employees in private companies<br>e) Students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which scheme ensures portability of PMGKAY entitlements across India?<\/strong><br>a) PM-KISAN<br>b) ONORC (One Nation One Ration Card)<br>c) Ayushman Bharat<br>d) MGNREGA<br>e) PM-JDY<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How much free chana is provided under PMGKAY per family per month?<\/strong><br>a) 0.5 kg<br>b) 1 kg<br>c) 2 kg<br>d) 5 kg<br>e) None<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which segment of workers benefits indirectly from PMGKAY through MGNREGA?<\/strong><br>a) IT workers<br>b) Rural laborers<br>c) Bank employees<br>d) Teachers<br>e) Police personnel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>What are the challenges associated with PMGKAY?<\/strong><br>a) Implementation delays<br>b) Leakages and corruption<br>c) Awareness deficit<br>d) Short-term relief focus<br>e) All of the above <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Which phase of PMGKAY was operational during April\u2013September 2022?<\/strong><br>a) Phase III<br>b) Phase IV<br>c) Phase V<br>d) Phase VI <br>e) Phase II<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/one-nation-one-subscription-onos\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Nation One Subscription<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ayushman-bharat-scheme\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ayushman Bharat Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/aatmanirbharta-in-pulses\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aatmanirbharta in Pulses<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/national-broadband-mission-2-0\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Broadband Mission 2.0<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pm-dhan-dhaanya-krishi-yojana-pmddky\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pradhan Mantri Dhan Krishi Yojana<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/stand-up-india-scheme\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stand Up India Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a 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Card)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>b) 1 k<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>b) Rural laborers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>e) All of the above <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>d) Phase VI<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-clear-multiple-government-exams\/\">How Some Aspirants Clear Multiple Government Exams: Strategy, Discipline &amp; Exam Psychology<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/crop-diversification-program\/\">Crop Diversification Program, Transforming Indian Agriculture<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-government-schemes-nabard-grade-a\/\">Government Schemes for NABARD Grade 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