The 'Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana' was launched to support

The ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana’ was launched to support

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infrastructure development in rural areas

poverty eradication programmes

education for underprivileged children

economic empowerment of the poor during the COVID-19 pandemic

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The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) refers to a comprehensive package announced by the Government of India in response to the economic disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The core objective of PMGKY was to provide welfare measures and economic relief to the poor and vulnerable sections of society during the COVID-19 crisis. This included measures like food grain distribution, cash transfers to women, farmers, and construction workers, and insurance cover for healthcare workers.

Initially announced in March 2020, the scheme included providing free food grains and pulses for 80 crore poor people, cash transfers under schemes like PM-KISAN, Jan Dhan accounts for women, and measures for senior citizens and widows. It was later extended and modified based on the duration and impact of the pandemic, specifically focusing on supporting the economic well-being of the poor during this unprecedented period.

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