India, Feb. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

FY

Assistance Released (in Rs. crore)

Beneficiary Members

2022-23

1000.00

2,30,833

2023-24

756.11

1,27,646

2024-25

1754.60

3,15,211

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