Chhattisgarh: Locals benefit under PMGKAY in Maoist-affected regions
Raipur, Feb 26
The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana is proving to be a boon for poor families in the Naxal-affected areas of Mohla-Manpur and Ambagarh Chowki districts of Chhattisgarh.
Under this scheme, those eligible for government ration are receiving free rice, gram, sugar, and salt every month. This has brought a transformational change in the lives of farmers by enabling them to live a respected and dignified life while improving their economic condition.
Many families and beneficiaries are expressing their gratitude to the Modi government for this public welfare scheme.
Beneficiary Kamala Bai told IANS that the free ration provided by the government is very helpful for her family.
"We receive rice, sugar, and gram every month, which easily helps us survive for the entire month," she said.
Kamerath, a beneficiary from Navagaon, also praised the scheme, saying that the ration provided by the government is a great support for her family.
"We receive free grain, rice, and sugar, which helps us support our families," he stated.
Samaru Ram Komre, a resident of Tolum Panchayat, also praised the scheme as extremely useful. He said that this government initiative provides his family with a full month's ration.
Thanking the government, Samaru Ram said that this scheme is bringing stability to the lives of rural and needy families.
Another beneficiary said that his family, consisting of two members, receives rations every month under the government scheme. He said that receiving rice, sugar, gram, and salt covers the entire month's expenses, and he does not have to worry about food grains.
District Food Officer Dilip Kumar informed that there are a total of 77,757 ration card-holding families in the district, comprising 296,785 members. All these families are benefiting from the Chief Minister's Food Scheme and the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana.
Notably, the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) was launched with the specific purpose of mitigating the hardships faced by the poor and needy due to economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone from a tribal family in a different state, I can understand the relief this brings. When you don't have to worry about your next meal, you can think about your children's education and a better future. A good step.
While the intent is good, I hope the distribution is smooth and without corruption. In my village, sometimes the ration shop owner creates problems. The government must ensure last-mile delivery is transparent.
Food security is a fundamental right. PMGKAY has been a lifesaver during the pandemic and beyond. It's heartening to see it helping in Naxal areas where development is most needed. More power to such initiatives!
Interesting to read. Providing basic food security in conflict zones is a proven strategy to build peace and stability. Hope this leads to more engagement and development in the region.
My didi works with an NGO in Bastar. She says when people's stomachs are full, they are less likely to be influenced by extremist ideologies. This is a direct attack on the root cause of Naxalism. 🙏
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