Gandhinagar, March 5 -- Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central Government has launched several welfare schemes to uplift the poor and underprivileged. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) was launched five years ago and has been a lifeline for Antyoday families, the Gujarat Chief Minister's office said in a press release.

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat has ensured its effective implementation. In 2024, the state distributed 21.91 lakh metric tons of food grains under this scheme, amounting to an estimated Rs 7,529 crore.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) to provide free food grains to poor families during the hardsh...