Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic in India, Finance Minister announced a ₹1.70 Lakh Crore($24 billion) relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana for the poor.[1]

  • ₹500 each to 19.86 crore women Jan Dhan account holders
  • LPG cylinders to be provided to 8 crore poor families for the next three months free of cost.
  • ₹1,000 for senior citizens to tide over difficulties during next three months.
  • As of 11 April, ₹28,256 crores($4 billion) were disbursed through PMGKY to nearly 32 crore beneficiaries.[2]
  • Rs 50,000-Crore in Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan For returnee migrant workers [3]

Not to be confused with Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana.

See also

References
  1. "Finance Minister announces Rs 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana for the poor to help them fight the battle against Corona Virus". 26 March 2020.
  2. "Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana: 32 crore beneficiaries get Rs 28,256 crore".
  3. "PM Modi Launches Rs 50,000-Crore Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan For Migrant Workers". Odisha TV. 20 June 2020.
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