Government approves supply of better-quality rice under PMGKAY; over 80 crore beneficiaries to benefit

July 2, 2026 4:28 PM

Government approves supply of better-quality rice under PMGKAY; over 80 crore beneficiaries to benefit

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a major reform to improve the quality of rice distributed under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare schemes, paving the way for over 80 crore beneficiaries to receive rice with significantly lower broken grain content. The decision marks the first revision in nearly three decades to the quality specifications of rice supplied through the Public Distribution System (PDS). Under the new policy, the pe...

Government approves five-year extension of fortified rice supply

October 9, 2024 4:48 PM

Government approves five-year extension of fortified rice supply

The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the continuation of the universal supply of fortified rice under all government schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and other welfare initiatives. This decision extends the program from July 2024 through December 2028. The fortified rice initiative will remain a central sector scheme, fully funded by the Government of India under PMGKAY's food subsidy program. This unified approach aims to t...